Three rescued from taxi stuck in floodwater near Newport
Three people were rescued by firefighters after the vehicle they were travelling became stuck in floodwater near Newport last night.
A taxi driver and two passengers became stuck in the floodwater in Coley Lane, Outwoods, Newport at around 10.45pm.
Firefighters from Newport assisted Staffordshire Fire and Rescue in helping the people to safety.
As local schools break up for the half-term holidays, West Mercia Police are reminding people to act responsibly and not put themselves at risk as water levels remain high.
Police are concerned that people – including children - may leave themselves exposed to danger by playing close to, or even in flood water that is currently standing in many places.
