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Teenager swept away by floodwater | Teenager swept away by floodwater |
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Police in South Yorkshire are searching for a teenage boy who has been swept away by floodwater. | Police in South Yorkshire are searching for a teenage boy who has been swept away by floodwater. |
The boy disappeared near the playground in Millhouses Park in Sheffield. The River Sheaf, which runs alongside the park, had burst its banks. | The boy disappeared near the playground in Millhouses Park in Sheffield. The River Sheaf, which runs alongside the park, had burst its banks. |
Teams of officers are searching for the 13-year-old with the help of a helicopter. The park has been closed. | Teams of officers are searching for the 13-year-old with the help of a helicopter. The park has been closed. |
About 20 people are being airlifted from the roof of a building which is surrounded by flood water. | About 20 people are being airlifted from the roof of a building which is surrounded by flood water. |
South Yorkshire Fire Service said an RAF helicopter was being used to rescue the people from the building at the junction of Brightside Lane and Weedon Street, Sheffield. | South Yorkshire Fire Service said an RAF helicopter was being used to rescue the people from the building at the junction of Brightside Lane and Weedon Street, Sheffield. |
A number of buildings in the same area have been hit by flooding. There are about 40 units on the Brightside Lane industrial complex, employing between three and 30 people each. | A number of buildings in the same area have been hit by flooding. There are about 40 units on the Brightside Lane industrial complex, employing between three and 30 people each. |
Building collapse | |
Police said one small building had collapsed and a number of others have been subjected to pressure from the floodwaters. | Police said one small building had collapsed and a number of others have been subjected to pressure from the floodwaters. |
Earlier three people were rescued by helicopter after they were stranded on the second floor of a factory in Brightside Lane. | Earlier three people were rescued by helicopter after they were stranded on the second floor of a factory in Brightside Lane. |
A police spokeswoman said: "They have been brought to safety by an RAF helicopter. There are no reports of injuries." | A police spokeswoman said: "They have been brought to safety by an RAF helicopter. There are no reports of injuries." |
Emergency services evacuated 200 people from Sheffield's Winn Gardens estate. They were given shelter at two nearby schools. | Emergency services evacuated 200 people from Sheffield's Winn Gardens estate. They were given shelter at two nearby schools. |
Parts of South Yorkshire are among the most badly affected | |
Roads across the county have been closed due to flooding and people have been advised to avoid travelling. | Roads across the county have been closed due to flooding and people have been advised to avoid travelling. |
All bus services operated by First in Sheffield have been temporarily withdrawn. | All bus services operated by First in Sheffield have been temporarily withdrawn. |
A spokesman said Tuesday services may also be affected as a result of Monday's road closures. | A spokesman said Tuesday services may also be affected as a result of Monday's road closures. |
Sheffield railway station has been evacuated. | Sheffield railway station has been evacuated. |
A spokesman for Sheffield's Northern General Hospital said the weather was causing some problems for staff, patients and visitors. | A spokesman for Sheffield's Northern General Hospital said the weather was causing some problems for staff, patients and visitors. |
He added: "We are having problems regarding staff getting to the hospital and we are appealing for local staff who can get to the hospital to come back to work." | He added: "We are having problems regarding staff getting to the hospital and we are appealing for local staff who can get to the hospital to come back to work." |
Many parts of the county suffered severe flooding just over a week ago. | Many parts of the county suffered severe flooding just over a week ago. |
Have you been affected by the bad weather? You can send your pictures and moving footage to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124. | Have you been affected by the bad weather? You can send your pictures and moving footage to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124. |
Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video | Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video |
When taking photos or filming please do not endanger yourself or others, take unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | When taking photos or filming please do not endanger yourself or others, take unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |