Major Incident Declared in Rutland and surrounding Leicestershire, due to Severe Flooding, 20 members of the public have been rescued by fire crews. All train services have been Cancelled

Major Incident Declared in Rutland Due to Severe Flooding

Oakham Station No Services Running

minor flooding at Oakham Station, the

track flooding is more severe elsewhere. 

The water interferes with signalling and 

safety equipment along the lines

Major Incident Declared in Rutland and surrounding Leicestershire, due to Severe Flooding, 20 members of the public have been rescued by fire crews. All train services have been Cancelled 

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service has received over 200 calls since the major incident was declared at 7:45 AM. Crews are currently responding to numerous incidents, including vehicles stuck in floodwater, evacuations of flooded homes, and rising water levels. As of 1 PM, 20 members of the public have been rescued by fire crews.

Assistant Chief Fire and Rescue Officer Judi Beresford emphasised the serious risk posed by flooding. "Flooding poses a serious risk to lives and property, and we urge everyone to take these warnings seriously," she said. "Our Control room and crews are working tirelessly to assist those in need and to keep people safe."

Authorities are urging residents to avoid all non-essential travel and to never attempt to drive through floodwater.