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stranded motorist in floods South West
Bigsweir Bridge, Whitebrook, River Wye
A 62-year-old woman from the Midlands became stranded overnight after driving into floods near Bigsweir Bridge. Unable to call for help due to no phone service, she climbed onto the roof of her car where she spent the night. She was rescued the following morning by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Severn Area Rescue Association using a boat and inflatable sled, and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Outcome: rescued by boat and inflatable sled, taken to hospital as a precaution
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