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| Flooding brings travel disruption across South East of England | Flooding brings travel disruption across South East of England |
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| Flooding is causing disruption to travel across the south east of England after heavy rain overnight. | Flooding is causing disruption to travel across the south east of England after heavy rain overnight. |
| The M23 has been closed between junctions 10 and 11 in both directions in West Sussex, Highways England said. | The M23 has been closed between junctions 10 and 11 in both directions in West Sussex, Highways England said. |
| On the railways, Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express passengers have been advised not to travel, with disruption to services on the Brighton mainline. | On the railways, Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express passengers have been advised not to travel, with disruption to services on the Brighton mainline. |
| Southeastern says there are no trains between Strood and Maidstone West. | Southeastern says there are no trains between Strood and Maidstone West. |
| The rail company posted on its website: "A tree blocking the railway between Strood and Maidstone West means all lines are blocked. Train services running between these stations will be suspended. | The rail company posted on its website: "A tree blocking the railway between Strood and Maidstone West means all lines are blocked. Train services running between these stations will be suspended. |
| "Disruption is expected until the end of the day." | "Disruption is expected until the end of the day." |
| Details of Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services affected have also been posted on Southern's website. | Details of Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services affected have also been posted on Southern's website. |
| Trains between Brighton and Haywards Heath are being disrupted and there are no services between Haywards Heath and Three Bridges. | Trains between Brighton and Haywards Heath are being disrupted and there are no services between Haywards Heath and Three Bridges. |
| South Western Railway said all lines between Guildford and Godalming are blocked after a landslip with disruption expected until about 14:00 GMT. | |
| Gatwick Airport has advised customers to allow extra time for their journeys due to flooding on the M23 and disruption to rail services. | |
| The airport said it is "running as usual" with no knock-on effect on flights anticipated. | |
| Kent Fire and Rescue Service said crews were helping a man who had became stuck after driving through floodwater in Coppins Road, Leigh, near Tonbridge. | Kent Fire and Rescue Service said crews were helping a man who had became stuck after driving through floodwater in Coppins Road, Leigh, near Tonbridge. |
| "Firefighters in water-safety suits are working to release the man from his vehicle and people are asked to avoid the area due to the floodwater," a spokesman said. | "Firefighters in water-safety suits are working to release the man from his vehicle and people are asked to avoid the area due to the floodwater," a spokesman said. |
| The service warned drivers: "Floodwater is often deeper than it looks and may be moving quite fast - your vehicle could be swept away or become stranded | The service warned drivers: "Floodwater is often deeper than it looks and may be moving quite fast - your vehicle could be swept away or become stranded |
| "If you see a sign to say that the road is closed due to flooding, remember the sign is there for a reason and find an alternative route." | "If you see a sign to say that the road is closed due to flooding, remember the sign is there for a reason and find an alternative route." |
| The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings and alerts across England. | |
| Yellow weather warnings are in place for large parts of the south of England until midday on Sunday. | Yellow weather warnings are in place for large parts of the south of England until midday on Sunday. |
| A Met Office spokesman said: "There will be some showers around but nowhere near as much rain as today." | A Met Office spokesman said: "There will be some showers around but nowhere near as much rain as today." |
| However, he added: "More rain is coming from the south through the night and tomorrow." | However, he added: "More rain is coming from the south through the night and tomorrow." |
| In Cornwall, the A30 was closed on Thursday due to flooding, with Devon and Cornwall Police declaring a major incident in Hayle. | |
| Are you in the area? Have you been affected by the floods? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in the area? Have you been affected by the floods? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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