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Floods cause road and rail chaos Floods cause road and rail chaos
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Flooding has forced the closure of key rail routes and caused major problems on motorways, with threats to homes across the country. Flooding and torrential rain has caused widespread chaos across the country, forcing the closure of key road and rail routes and threatening homes.
Blizzards also struck parts of the country as the Met Office forecast more heavy snowfall in parts of north-east England and Scotland.
There were serious problems for drivers and rail passengers as routes came to a standstill and roads were closed.
Elsewhere, alarms were sounded to warn residents of severe flood danger.
The West Coast Mainline was closed in Lancashire between Lancaster and Preston disrupting services between London and Scotland.The West Coast Mainline was closed in Lancashire between Lancaster and Preston disrupting services between London and Scotland.
There were serious problems for drivers across England as traffic came to a standstill and roads were closed.
Elsewhere alarms were sounded to warn residents of severe flood danger.
At 1530 GMT on Monday, 15 severe flood warnings and 113 flood warnings were in place across England and Wales.At 1530 GMT on Monday, 15 severe flood warnings and 113 flood warnings were in place across England and Wales.
'Extreme danger''Extreme danger'
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Several inches of snow fell in County Durham and Northumberland, and Durham County Council scrambled its entire fleet of gritters and snow ploughs in upland Weardale and Teesdale.
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In Lincolnshire, the Environment Agency sounded flood sirens in Louth and Horncastle on Monday to give people advance warning.In Lincolnshire, the Environment Agency sounded flood sirens in Louth and Horncastle on Monday to give people advance warning.
Residents were told to protect their homes as water levels on the River Ludd continued to rise.Residents were told to protect their homes as water levels on the River Ludd continued to rise.
Drivers were also warned of standing water on roads in the Louth area.Drivers were also warned of standing water on roads in the Louth area.
In Yorkshire, the Environment Agency said there could be "extreme danger" to life and property in parts of Huddersfield, where the River Colne was expected to peak at 1330 GMT.In Yorkshire, the Environment Agency said there could be "extreme danger" to life and property in parts of Huddersfield, where the River Colne was expected to peak at 1330 GMT.
Severe warnings were also in place in Wakefield and Skipton.Severe warnings were also in place in Wakefield and Skipton.
Traffic almost came to a standstill on the M1 and the M62 as heavy rain continued to fall across the region.Traffic almost came to a standstill on the M1 and the M62 as heavy rain continued to fall across the region.
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About sixty children were being evacuated from a nursery in Elland, near Huddersfield.
The children were moved from the building to Brighouse fire station after 3ft (0.91m) of water flooded the ground floor.
Nursery owner Joanne Bradbury Wood told BBC News 24: "The children were quite excited - I think they thought they were going on a little excursion to the fire station."
In Silsden, about 60 people were evacuated from a factory after a local beck burst its banks and the car park flooded.In Silsden, about 60 people were evacuated from a factory after a local beck burst its banks and the car park flooded.
A woman and child were rescued by Humber Fire and Rescue Service crews after their car got stuck in flood water on the B1246 road between Pocklington and Warter.A woman and child were rescued by Humber Fire and Rescue Service crews after their car got stuck in flood water on the B1246 road between Pocklington and Warter.
Network Rail said flooding had forced the closure of the railway line between Sheffield and Barnsley.Network Rail said flooding had forced the closure of the railway line between Sheffield and Barnsley.
FLOOD HOT SPOTS Severe flood warnings in place in Huddersfield, Wakefield, and Skipton in YorkshireSevere flood warning in place at River Severn, ShrewsburyRail services disrupted in Lancashire and Yorkshire Roads closed across the countryFlood sirens sounded in Louth and Horncastle in Lincolnshire Flooding in YorkshireFlooding in LincolnshireFlooding in ShropshireFLOOD HOT SPOTS Severe flood warnings in place in Huddersfield, Wakefield, and Skipton in YorkshireSevere flood warning in place at River Severn, ShrewsburyRail services disrupted in Lancashire and Yorkshire Roads closed across the countryFlood sirens sounded in Louth and Horncastle in Lincolnshire Flooding in YorkshireFlooding in LincolnshireFlooding in Shropshire
Northern Rail said there were no trains operating from Leeds to either York, Harrogate, Bradford, Manchester Victoria, Sheffield or Blackpool North.Northern Rail said there were no trains operating from Leeds to either York, Harrogate, Bradford, Manchester Victoria, Sheffield or Blackpool North.
Lines were also suspended from Skipton station to Morcambe, Carlisle and Keighley, as well as from Ilkley to Guiseley. Lines were also suspended from Skipton station to Morecambe, Carlisle and Keighley, as well as from Ilkley to Guiseley.
A severe flood warning was issued for the River Severn in Shrewsbury and many roads in Shropshire were closed.A severe flood warning was issued for the River Severn in Shrewsbury and many roads in Shropshire were closed.
A 45-year-old woman was rescued by police after becoming stranded in her car overnight when it was swept away by a flooded stream.A 45-year-old woman was rescued by police after becoming stranded in her car overnight when it was swept away by a flooded stream.
In Cumbria, motorists were being urged not to travel unless absolutely necessary and several roads were closed.In Cumbria, motorists were being urged not to travel unless absolutely necessary and several roads were closed.
In Gloucestershire, residents were being asked to remain vigilant to the risk of flooding.In Gloucestershire, residents were being asked to remain vigilant to the risk of flooding.
Surface water on roads caused some disruption in the county on Monday, with several A and B roads closed.Surface water on roads caused some disruption in the county on Monday, with several A and B roads closed.
Due to the closure of the West Coast Mainline, trains from Scotland were being terminated at Lancaster, while services from Birmingham and London were terminating at Preston.Due to the closure of the West Coast Mainline, trains from Scotland were being terminated at Lancaster, while services from Birmingham and London were terminating at Preston.
Coaches were being organised to take passengers between Preston and Lancaster, Network Rail said.
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