Don't drive through floodwater

This week police have received reports of people driving through floodwater.

Did you know that driving through floodwater is a significant cause of deaths in the UK.

Just 15cm of water can knock a person off their feet, and just 30cm of water is enough to float a car. And an eggcup of water is all it takes to flood a vehicle's engine.

It is important that we all stay safe during bad weather conditions on the road, so please follow this advice:

There is no way of telling how deep floodwater is, or what debris and dangers it could be concealing so always:

STOP, TURN AROUND and find an alternative, safe route.

If you find yourself in standing water, SLOW DOWN.

Driving at pace can cause a bow wave, which could endanger other vehicles and pedestrians alike.

Driving fast can also cause tyres to lose contact with the road, leading to aquaplaning and loss of vehicle control.

If you find yourself stuck in floodwater, stop and call the emergency service if it's safe to do so.

Stay safe - thank you.