Trapped driver rescued from floodwater near Leamington

A driver has been rescued from her car after she was trapped by floodwater.

Firefighters are urging those who have to drive to stay alert in the dangerous conditions.

The rescue happened on Welsh Road, Offchurch.

A spokesperson for Warwickshire Fire and Rescue said: "Please do not attempt to drive through flood water and ignore road closure signs."

Flood alerts are still in place today (Jan 15) on the River Leam and River Itchen.

Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Leam between Grandborough and Leamington including Kites Hardwick, Birdingbury, Marton, Eathorpe, Hunningham and Offchurch and the River Itchen between Southam and Marton including Long Itchington.

Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow (Saturday) and river levels are expected to remain high for the rest of today.