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Five rescued from flooded roads | |
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Five people had to be rescued after their cars became trapped in floods, the Fire Service has said. | |
The five were trapped on the Glenavy Road near Moira on Tuesday morning. | |
Heavy overnight rain has resulted in widespread flooding and dangerous driving conditions across Northern Ireland. | Heavy overnight rain has resulted in widespread flooding and dangerous driving conditions across Northern Ireland. |
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning. Roads in Banbridge, Newry and Moira are particularly affected. | |
The Rathfriland Road in Banbridge is closed in both directions after a river burst its banks. | The Rathfriland Road in Banbridge is closed in both directions after a river burst its banks. |
There is heavy flooding on the Old Warrenpoint Road, Newry, the Cornakinnegar Road near Lurgan and the A26 Moira Road. | There is heavy flooding on the Old Warrenpoint Road, Newry, the Cornakinnegar Road near Lurgan and the A26 Moira Road. |
With excess spray and standing water, road conditions could be dangerous and motorists should exercise extra caution, the Met Office has said. | With excess spray and standing water, road conditions could be dangerous and motorists should exercise extra caution, the Met Office has said. |