麻豆社

Leicestershire's Fire and Rescue Service says it's safely evacuated people from caravans and boats along the River Soar near Barrow Upon Soar in Leicestershire after a severe alert was issued by the Environment Agency.

Mobile phones emitted a siren warning residents of the Proctors Pleasure Park at Barrow upon Soar of severe flooding.

It follows heavy rain which caused the authorities in Leicestershire and Rutland to declare a major incident. Over 380 calls were taken by the Fire Service with over 209 homes evacuated, and 59 people rescued.

Judi Beresford is Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue and spoke to told 麻豆社 Leicester's Kelly Hinch.