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Storms cause floods and travel chaos in East Sussex | Storms cause floods and travel chaos in East Sussex |
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A house is believed to have been struck by lightning during heavy storms in East Sussex, which have also caused flooding and travel delays. | A house is believed to have been struck by lightning during heavy storms in East Sussex, which have also caused flooding and travel delays. |
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were fighting a fire at the house in Hawkins Way, Hailsham, but there were no reports of injuries. | East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were fighting a fire at the house in Hawkins Way, Hailsham, but there were no reports of injuries. |
In Eastbourne, the flooded Arndale Centre was evacuated but staff and shoppers were allowed to return later. | In Eastbourne, the flooded Arndale Centre was evacuated but staff and shoppers were allowed to return later. |
Floods have also affected Southern trains between Eastbourne and London. | Floods have also affected Southern trains between Eastbourne and London. |
Brighton station concourse was flooded, while services between Lewes and Wivelsfield have been disrupted. | Brighton station concourse was flooded, while services between Lewes and Wivelsfield have been disrupted. |
Heavy rain has caused flooding on the roads, with East Sussex firefighters warning drivers to keep their speed down. | Heavy rain has caused flooding on the roads, with East Sussex firefighters warning drivers to keep their speed down. |
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the one-way system on The Broadway, Haywards Heath was flooded and drivers should be aware of hidden lifted manhole covers. | |
The spokeswoman for the Arndale Centre said it closed at about 11:25 BST for 45 minutes because drains were overflowing in three places and there were concerns about customers slipping over. | The spokeswoman for the Arndale Centre said it closed at about 11:25 BST for 45 minutes because drains were overflowing in three places and there were concerns about customers slipping over. |
Lewes District Council has tweeted information about where residents can obtain sandbags. | Lewes District Council has tweeted information about where residents can obtain sandbags. |