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| Woman rescued as flood closes A34 at Meaford | Woman rescued as flood closes A34 at Meaford |
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| A woman had to be rescued when her car became stranded on a flooded road in Staffordshire. | A woman had to be rescued when her car became stranded on a flooded road in Staffordshire. |
| Fire crews had to remove the woman from the vehicle which was stuck as water engulfed part of the href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/stoke" >A34 at Meaford which has been closed due to flooding. | |
| The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for parts of the Rivers Weaver, Sow, Tean and Sandyford Brook. | The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for parts of the Rivers Weaver, Sow, Tean and Sandyford Brook. |
| The county's fire service said crews had recorded seven flood-related incidents since midnight. | The county's fire service said crews had recorded seven flood-related incidents since midnight. |
| The fire service said most incidents related to flood water running off fields but water on the A34 at Meaford was their "main concern". | The fire service said most incidents related to flood water running off fields but water on the A34 at Meaford was their "main concern". |
| The road runs between Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. | |
| Staffordshire County Council tweeted: "Big thaw/heavy rain has caused localised flooding. Crews out pumping away flood water from A34 at Meaford." | Staffordshire County Council tweeted: "Big thaw/heavy rain has caused localised flooding. Crews out pumping away flood water from A34 at Meaford." |
| The Met Office said rain and blustery showers were likely for the West Midlands where there was also a chance of some hail and thunder. | The Met Office said rain and blustery showers were likely for the West Midlands where there was also a chance of some hail and thunder. |