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Six people rescued following bad flooding in Donegal and Derry

RedFM News
RedFM News

11:49 24 Jul 2022


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Six people have been rescued following bad flooding in the north-west.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service says one person was rescued from a vehicle, while five others were rescued from flooded properties.

The service received a total of 106 calls relating to bad weather, while 49 incidents were responded to.

Donegal County Council says heavy rain has caused damage to roads and bridges in East Inishowen, with significant debris on the main Muff to Moville Road.

Derry Now reports heavy rain in the city yesterday evening resulted in severe flooding in Strand Road, Bogside, both ends of Craigavon Bridge, Gransha Roundabout and Creggan.

Some admissions to the emergency department at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry were also affected by the bad weather.


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