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Flooding shuts roads and rail lines in north-west England | Flooding shuts roads and rail lines in north-west England |
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Roads and rail lines have been closed in north-west England due to flooding. | Roads and rail lines have been closed in north-west England due to flooding. |
Motorists faced disruption as sections of the M60 motorway in Greater Manchester were temporarily shut following heavy rain. | Motorists faced disruption as sections of the M60 motorway in Greater Manchester were temporarily shut following heavy rain. |
Trains between Manchester Victoria station and Southport have also been delayed. Commuters are advised to check National Rail Enquiries. | Trains between Manchester Victoria station and Southport have also been delayed. Commuters are advised to check National Rail Enquiries. |
Flood alerts have been issued across the UK, with disruption expected in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. | Flood alerts have been issued across the UK, with disruption expected in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. |
A driver of a Lamborghini crashed on the M66 near Ramsbottom after they "lost control on standing water", Greater Manchester Police said. | A driver of a Lamborghini crashed on the M66 near Ramsbottom after they "lost control on standing water", Greater Manchester Police said. |
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said they have attended seven incidents of flooding since 06:00 BST. | |
Heavy rain has also led to delays at the Senior Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire. | Heavy rain has also led to delays at the Senior Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire. |
Have your travel plans been affected by the flooding? Share your experiences. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk | Have your travel plans been affected by the flooding? Share your experiences. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk |
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