Man rescued from flood water near Exeter

A man was rescued from his car after becoming trapped in flood water near Exeter this morning.

One fire appliance from Exeter Danes Castle, one from Exeter Middlemoor and the boat from Exmouth were mobilised to Burrow Road in Broadclyst at 5.30am, after reports of a person trapped in their vehicle in flood water.

On arrival, fire crews confirmed that the vehicle was in flood water, contact was made with the person trapped inside.

Crews used water safety equipment to escort the male from the vehicle to safety.

Burrow Road has been closed due to the flooding to prevent other drivers from attempting to use the road.