A woman and a child had to be rescued by firefighters after their car became stuck in floodwater.
Crews from Carlisle East, Carlisle West, and Penrith stations were called out this morning to Wreay, near Carlisle.
Crews rescued a woman and child using an inflatable raft and water rescue equipment.
As heavy rain is forecast and Storm Babet set to hit the north and north east of the county, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has issued the following advice:
- Do not drive through floodwater – every time there is heavy rain we end up having to rescue motorists who drive through deep water. If in doubt, turn around.
- If you do need to travel, make sure you have waterproof warm clothing with you, and a charged mobile telephone.
- Do not enter floodwater- in recent times we’ve even had to rescue someone who tried to cycle through a very flooded Rickerby Park
- Do not enter floodwater to try and rescue livestock. If your animals are in danger, ring 999. We have the resources to help, do not risk your own life.
- Do not stand on bridges or riverbanks to view or take videos of the fast flowing water.
