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Somerset flooding: Man dies as car trapped in floods Somerset flooding: Man dies as car trapped in floods
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A man died after his vehicle became submerged in floodwater following torrential rain in Somerset.A man died after his vehicle became submerged in floodwater following torrential rain in Somerset.
He was released from his car by a fire and rescue crew called to Chew Stoke on Thursday evening, but he was pronounced dead on the way to hospital.He was released from his car by a fire and rescue crew called to Chew Stoke on Thursday evening, but he was pronounced dead on the way to hospital.
Stormy weather caused travel disruption across Somerset and Bristol, with roads blocked by floods, rubble and fallen trees and power cables.Stormy weather caused travel disruption across Somerset and Bristol, with roads blocked by floods, rubble and fallen trees and power cables.
Trains between Taunton and Exeter are still cancelled because of flooding.Trains between Taunton and Exeter are still cancelled because of flooding.
Police said they were trying to identify the man who died.Police said they were trying to identify the man who died.
Emergency services received a call just before 21:00 GMT to say a car was wedged under a bridge near to a ford at Rectory Fields, in Chew Stoke.Emergency services received a call just before 21:00 GMT to say a car was wedged under a bridge near to a ford at Rectory Fields, in Chew Stoke.
The vehicle remains at the scene while police wait for the water level to drop.The vehicle remains at the scene while police wait for the water level to drop.
Difficult conditionsDifficult conditions
In Bath, houses below Upper Camden Place were evacuated overnight after a landslip. No-one was hurt.In Bath, houses below Upper Camden Place were evacuated overnight after a landslip. No-one was hurt.
BBC Radio Bristol reporter Andy Howard said it was a scene of devastation, with rubble and broken trees.BBC Radio Bristol reporter Andy Howard said it was a scene of devastation, with rubble and broken trees.
He added that it was caused by a 7ft (2m) boulder from a retaining wall falling down.He added that it was caused by a 7ft (2m) boulder from a retaining wall falling down.
Flood warnings remain in place across Bristol and Somerset.Flood warnings remain in place across Bristol and Somerset.
A number roads remain closed due to fallen trees, including the A30 at West Chinnock and the A371 at Lawrence Hill.A number roads remain closed due to fallen trees, including the A30 at West Chinnock and the A371 at Lawrence Hill.
Cheddar Gorge is also currently closed - drivers were getting punctures caused by stones which had washed into the road.Cheddar Gorge is also currently closed - drivers were getting punctures caused by stones which had washed into the road.
Kelvin Packer, the highways manager at Bath and North East Somerset council, said there had been very difficult conditions through the night and it had been "a battle" to keep the roads open.Kelvin Packer, the highways manager at Bath and North East Somerset council, said there had been very difficult conditions through the night and it had been "a battle" to keep the roads open.
He said the council was expecting all main roads to be passable on Friday but drivers were being asked to avoid roads in Chew Valley as flooding levels were high there.He said the council was expecting all main roads to be passable on Friday but drivers were being asked to avoid roads in Chew Valley as flooding levels were high there.
Reduced serviceReduced service
On the trains, First Great Western said the track was still blocked between Bristol Parkway and Swindon. Trains are being diverted via Box, adding an extra 15 minutes to journeys. On the trains, Virgin Cross Country services are stopping at Bristol with passengers then being bussed to Exeter.
There is a reduced service between Paddington and Cardiff. First Great Western is running services to Taunton, and then bussing people to Exeter.
Network Rail said it hoped to reopen the track to Tiverton later on Friday, however the line will be closed to Exeter until at least Monday.
Elsewhere, track is still blocked between Bristol Parkway and Swindon. Trains are being diverted via Box, adding an extra 15 minutes to journeys.
There is also a reduced service between Paddington and Cardiff.
Away from travel, Western Power Distribution has said some 36 properties in Crewkerne are without power due to damage caused by a fallen tree.Away from travel, Western Power Distribution has said some 36 properties in Crewkerne are without power due to damage caused by a fallen tree.
Cossington Primary School, Wembdon St George's Bridgwater, Chew Stoke Church Primary School and Chew Magna Primary School are all closed on Friday due to flooding.Cossington Primary School, Wembdon St George's Bridgwater, Chew Stoke Church Primary School and Chew Magna Primary School are all closed on Friday due to flooding.
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