Firefighters Rescue Stranded Motorists in Hampshire Floods
Firefighters responded to a high number of flooding-related incidents this morning, assisting motorists across the county after vehicles became stranded in deep flood water.
Shortly before 8am, crews were called to Hightown Road, Ringwood, where a vehicle became stranded in flood water. The road has since been closed.
At 08:02am, firefighters attended Poles Lane, Hurley, after two vehicles became stuck in flood water. The drivers were assisted to safety by a local farmer using a JCB, while crews provided scene safety.
Crews were called at 08:05am to St Mary’s Street, Fordingbridge, where occupants of a car stranded in flood water were able to self-evacuate before firefighters arrived.
At 08:17am, firefighters rescued five people from a vehicle stuck in flood water on Pitymoor Lane, Southwick.
A driver was rescued from flood water at Ellingham Drove, Ellingham, at 08:30am.
On Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, a vehicle drove into flood water approximately four feet deep at 08:45am, while another driver was later forced to abandon their car at the same location at 08:42am.
At 09:10am, firefighters led four people to safety from two vehicles stranded on Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh.
Crews were called at 09:15am to Christchurch Road, Kingston, after a van became stuck in flood water. The driver was assisted from the vehicle by a member of the public before firefighters arrived.
At 09:21am, a van became submerged in flood water on Allbrook Hill, Eastleigh. The driver escaped before crews arrived. Around 30 minutes later, a second vehicle also became stranded in the same location. The flooded area has now been cordoned off.
Firefighters were called at 09:35am to Hunters Hill, Colbury, after a bus became stuck in flood water. All passengers were safely assisted from the vehicle.
Finally, at 09:52am, crews assisted two people from a vehicle stranded on Pigeon House Lane, Purbrook, where flood water had risen above the car doors, preventing the occupants from escaping.
Safety Message
We are urging motorists not to drive through flood water. It is often deeper than it appears and can quickly overwhelm vehicles, putting lives at risk. Just 30cm of moving water can be enough to float a car.
If a road is flooded, turn around and find an alternative route. Never ignore road closures or warning signs and always put safety first.
We are urging motorists not to drive through flood water. It is often deeper than it appears and can quickly overwhelm vehicles, putting lives at risk. Just 30cm of moving water can be enough to float a car.
If a road is flooded, turn around and find an alternative route. Never ignore road closures or warning signs and always put safety first.
