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Freezing temperatures could lead to dangerous conditions after flooding and snow showers in parts of England.Freezing temperatures could lead to dangerous conditions after flooding and snow showers in parts of England.
Thousands of rail and road users were hit by travel chaos on Friday as more than 30mm of rain fell. Bristol, Gloucs and Wiltshire were the worst-hit areas.Thousands of rail and road users were hit by travel chaos on Friday as more than 30mm of rain fell. Bristol, Gloucs and Wiltshire were the worst-hit areas.
In Birmingham, three men had to be rescued from the roof of a Land Rover after being surrounded by flood water.In Birmingham, three men had to be rescued from the roof of a Land Rover after being surrounded by flood water.
Earlier in Hampshire, 11 people were hurt in a crash involving 10 cars on the M3 amid heavy rain.Earlier in Hampshire, 11 people were hurt in a crash involving 10 cars on the M3 amid heavy rain.
In North Somerset, children at a primary school had to be rescued after being cut off. On Saturday, the Environment Agency said a series of flood warnings remained in place, mainly in the South West and the Midlands.
Parents carried about 40 pupils through neighbouring gardens to get to safety. In North Somerset, children at Chew Stoke Primary School had to be rescued after being cut off. Some were carried through neighbouring gardens while others were taken away on a tractor.
I thought, 'Oh God, it's happening again' Tim AstonI thought, 'Oh God, it's happening again' Tim Aston
Some of the children were rescued from Chew Stoke Primary School using a tractor. Head teacher Sarah Fuller said: "The children were excited and we played the incident down.
Head teacher Sarah Fuller said: "The children were excited and we played the incident down. The team of staff was absolutely fantastic. They got on the phones and told parents to come and collect their children.
"One couple trying to collect their children had their car swept away - it's been written off and it's now in farmland.""One couple trying to collect their children had their car swept away - it's been written off and it's now in farmland."
Roads and motorways including the M4 and M5 were affected by snowfall and flooding and rail services were badly hit, with many First Great Western services between London and Wales either delayed or cancelled.Roads and motorways including the M4 and M5 were affected by snowfall and flooding and rail services were badly hit, with many First Great Western services between London and Wales either delayed or cancelled.
In Hampshire, police said the bad weather was a factor into their investigation into the crash on the M3.
'Icy stretches''Icy stretches'
Bristol Airport also temporarily closed its runway and advised of delays.
Police are appealing to motorists in the affected areas not to travel unless necessary and to keep their speed down.Police are appealing to motorists in the affected areas not to travel unless necessary and to keep their speed down.
BBC meteorologist Richard Angwin said: "Between 25 and 35 millimetres of rain, sleet and snow fell across the region. That is about one third of the average January rainfall.BBC meteorologist Richard Angwin said: "Between 25 and 35 millimetres of rain, sleet and snow fell across the region. That is about one third of the average January rainfall.
"Icy stretches are expected on untreated roads and drivers are advised to take great care on the roads."Icy stretches are expected on untreated roads and drivers are advised to take great care on the roads.
Children had to be rescued from a primary school in North SomersetChildren had to be rescued from a primary school in North Somerset
"Further heavy rain is expected later on Sunday and there may be further localised flooding problems.""Further heavy rain is expected later on Sunday and there may be further localised flooding problems."
Flood watches were upgraded to the more serious flood warnings overnight as homes and businesses flooded.Flood watches were upgraded to the more serious flood warnings overnight as homes and businesses flooded.
Emergency services reported hundreds of call-outs to rescue drivers and homeowners.Emergency services reported hundreds of call-outs to rescue drivers and homeowners.
Families in Tewkesbury, who are still living in caravans following flooding in the summer, were putting out sandbags.Families in Tewkesbury, who are still living in caravans following flooding in the summer, were putting out sandbags.
Photographer Tim Aston, 40, who has lived in a caravan for the past five months, said: "I was nearly crying. I thought, 'Oh God, it's happening again'."Photographer Tim Aston, 40, who has lived in a caravan for the past five months, said: "I was nearly crying. I thought, 'Oh God, it's happening again'."
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