A car had to be towed out of the flood waters that hit Weymouth overnight.
A person was driving past the multistorey car park on Commercial Road last night towards the bridge when they got stuck in the deep waters.
The driver said: “When I drove past the multi-story, I didn't see the warning cone at the exit until I was already in it and there were no road closure signs.”
Fortunately, a family member was able to come to the rescue and tow the car out of the flood water.
A flood alert remains in place for Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey.
People are encouraged to monitor local water levels and weather conditions, avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding, as well as to start acting on flood plans if you have one.
Drivers and pedestrians should try and avoid the area of Commercial Road due to the high-water levels.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) have also issued advice amidst the floods.
A spokesperson for DWFRS said: “The rain is causing more flooding issues across some of our service area. Make sure you know what to do in a flood and sign up to flood alerts.”
The service suggests that during a flood alert, people should pack medicines and insurance documents and visit the flood warning information service to stay up to date.
There is also a flood warning in place in the areas of Chesil Bank, the Fleet Nature Reserve, Ferry Bridge Marine Services, and Portland Beach Road.
The flood warning means that flooding is expected in this area and that properties are at risk of flooding.
A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: “Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.”
DWFRS further suggest in the event of a flood, ‘moving things upstairs or to safety, turning of gas, water and electricity and moving family, pets and cars to safety.’
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