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Two rescued after car swept into river near Aysgarth Two rescued after car swept into river near Aysgarth
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Two people have been rescued by an RAF helicopter after a car was swept into a swollen river in North Yorkshire.Two people have been rescued by an RAF helicopter after a car was swept into a swollen river in North Yorkshire.
An RAF search and rescue helicopter from RAF Leconfield was called by police to Thornton Rust, between Bainbridge and Aysgarth in Wensleydale. A search and rescue helicopter from RAF Leconfield was called by police to Thornton Rust, between Bainbridge and Aysgarth in Wensleydale.
A wall is also understood to have collapsed because of flooding. Initially three people were in the water, but one managed to get out.
The helicopter took two people to the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, one described as a stretcher case and the other "walking wounded".The helicopter took two people to the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, one described as a stretcher case and the other "walking wounded".
Initially three people were in the water, but one person managed to get out. A wall is also understood to have collapsed because of flooding.
North Yorkshire Police has confirmed that a "silver command" post has been set up in the town of Richmond.North Yorkshire Police has confirmed that a "silver command" post has been set up in the town of Richmond.
Police said they had closed the A6108 due to an unstable bridge. In Grinton, south of the village of Reeth, a small bridge has collapsed.
Bridge collapse
Police said in a statement: "We are experiencing flooding in the Reeth and Leyburn areas.
"So far one bridge at Grinton has collapsed. Police have concerns for a bridge at Low Witter farm on the B6270.
"The 6108 between Leyburn and Reeth and the A684 road between Leyburn and Hawes are currently closed."
Officers also confirmed a separate rescue where a man was brought to safety by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service from his vehicle which had become stranded in the Gunnerside area.
A search is currently ongoing near to the swing bridge at Reeth after torchlight was seen near to the river.
Emergency services, search and rescue teams and air support are conducting a search of the river to ensure there is no-one in danger.
Many rivers in the area are swollen after heavy rainfall. The River Nidd at Summerbridge in Nidderdale has burst its banks.
So far there have been no reports of serious casualties or reports of anyone missing in the area.