UK Weather: Major incidents declared after widespread flooding

Heavy rain meant all roads leading to Edenham Primary School, near Bourne in Lincolnshire were cut off.

Volunteer drivers, in larger 4×4 vehicles, drove the children through the water to safety.

David Lynch, an area manager for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We successfully got all the kids out. They had a great adventure and they’re back with their parents now and safe.”

Almost 100 properties have been flooded and 16 people also had to be rescued from their homes.

A major incident was declared by the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum (LRF) which organises the emergency services response in the county.

Supt Pat Coates, from Lincolnshire Police, said: “The concern overnight and in the coming days is the freezing weather. The forecast looks dry but we’re concerned about the standing water and anything that runs off the fields.”