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UK floods: 70 people and horses rescued in Lancashire UK floods: 70 people and horses rescued in Lancashire
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More than 70 people and 20 horses had to be rescued from floods in Lancashire as bad weather hit the UK.More than 70 people and 20 horses had to be rescued from floods in Lancashire as bad weather hit the UK.
Emergency crews received up to 500 calls with Lancaster and Galgate the worst affected places.Emergency crews received up to 500 calls with Lancaster and Galgate the worst affected places.
Roads are shut and rail services have been suspended by floods in north Wales and snow is forecast across Scotland.Roads are shut and rail services have been suspended by floods in north Wales and snow is forecast across Scotland.
There are currently 24 flood warnings in place in the north west, which has left rail services running at a reduced speed. There are currently eight flood warnings in place in the north west, forcing rail services to run at a reduced speed.
The Met Office said around 1.7in (4.3cm) of rain had fallen in 24 hours in parts of Lancashire. More than 30 properties were pumped out and a number of people rescued from vehicles in parts of North Yorkshire.
Two lanes on the M6 motorway southbound are shut, between junctions 35 and 36 and the A6 at Galgate is closed in both directions. The Met Office said around 1.7in (4.3cm) of rain had fallen in 24 hours in parts of Lancashire with United Utilities saying rainfall had reached "unprecedented levels".
Two lanes on the M6 motorway southbound remain closed, between junctions 35 and 36 and the A6 at Galgate is also shut in both directions.
More than 160 properties in Thornton-Cleveleys, on the Fylde coast, are without power due to the weather, Electricity North West confirmed.More than 160 properties in Thornton-Cleveleys, on the Fylde coast, are without power due to the weather, Electricity North West confirmed.
Rail lines that were shut between Preston and Lancaster have reopened, according to Virgin Trains, but services are running at reduced speeds. Rail lines that were shut between Preston and Lancaster have reopened, according to Virgin Trains, but services are running at reduced speed on all lines.
Ellel Primary School in Galgate and Cardinal Allen High School in Fleetwood have been shut for the day because of the weather.Ellel Primary School in Galgate and Cardinal Allen High School in Fleetwood have been shut for the day because of the weather.
People had to abandon their cars and homes were flooded when the River Conder in Galgate burst its banks on Wednesday evening.People had to abandon their cars and homes were flooded when the River Conder in Galgate burst its banks on Wednesday evening.
Resident Maggie Wild, whose cellar was flooded, said: "[I] came home and thought it is pretty high and it is still going to rain all night so I better start moving stuff out of the way.Resident Maggie Wild, whose cellar was flooded, said: "[I] came home and thought it is pretty high and it is still going to rain all night so I better start moving stuff out of the way.
"It just came in faster and faster... and there came a point when we were bucketing it out and we had pumps going on it.""It just came in faster and faster... and there came a point when we were bucketing it out and we had pumps going on it."
She said: "It was bucket versus river and the river won."She said: "It was bucket versus river and the river won."
She added her cooker, washer, dishwasher boiler were "all gone".She added her cooker, washer, dishwasher boiler were "all gone".
Electricity North West said the weather had caused "intermittent power cuts" in Preston and Ulverston.Electricity North West said the weather had caused "intermittent power cuts" in Preston and Ulverston.
Showers 'easing'
Flooding has also affected the Devonshire Road area of Blackpool, which is currently a diversion route for traffic because the Promenade is shut while tram network extension work is under way.Flooding has also affected the Devonshire Road area of Blackpool, which is currently a diversion route for traffic because the Promenade is shut while tram network extension work is under way.
Devonshire Road is closed between Mansfield Road and Warley Road.Devonshire Road is closed between Mansfield Road and Warley Road.
Lancaster City Council tweeted its cleaning teams are in areas worst hit by flooding clearing roads, pavements and debris. The A583 in Kirkham was also closed in both directions between Ribby Road and Fox Lane Ends.
Lancaster City Council tweeted it has teams are in the areas worst hit clearing debris from roads and pavements.
According to BBC Weather, blustery showers will ease off later and many places will have a dry night.
Are you in or have you been rescued from a flooded area? If it's safe to do so, you can share your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Are you in or have you been rescued from a flooded area? If it's safe to do so, you can share your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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