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A major search operation is under way on the North York Moors after a 4x4 vehicle went into a rain-swollen river and became submerged under a bridge.A major search operation is under way on the North York Moors after a 4x4 vehicle went into a rain-swollen river and became submerged under a bridge.
An RAF helicopter and emergency services have been called to Muffles Bridge at Hartoft near Pickering.An RAF helicopter and emergency services have been called to Muffles Bridge at Hartoft near Pickering.
It is believed the vehicle was crossing a ford but it is not yet known what has happened to the occupants.It is believed the vehicle was crossing a ford but it is not yet known what has happened to the occupants.
Searches are being conducted along the river, a North Yorkshire Police spokesman said.Searches are being conducted along the river, a North Yorkshire Police spokesman said.
Inquiries are ongoing to identify the owner of the vehicle and the police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.Inquiries are ongoing to identify the owner of the vehicle and the police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Meanwhile, the heavy rainfall has also been causing major problems in Scarborough. Roads flooded
Fire crews are helping people in Mill Lane, Cloughton, whose homes are at threat. Meanwhile, the heavy rainfall has also been causing major problems in the Scarborough area.
Fire crews were helping people in Mill Lane, Cloughton, whose homes were under threat from rising waters.
They were also called out to pump out water from flooded properties in Ebberston, Scalby and Newby.
The A171 through Cloughton and the A165 through Scalby were closed because of flooding.
The Environment Agency has one flood warning in place for the lower River Seven in Sinnington.
Lower level flood watches were issued for the whole of the North Yorkshire coast, the River Rye, the lower River Ure and the Upper River Derwent.