Firefighters rescue motorist and horses from floodwater

Firefighters were called to rescue a motorist from floodwater near Thirsk this morning.

Crews were called to Blakey Lane, Sowerby, just before 6am after a motorist for stuck in a vehicle in floodwater.

Firefighters in dry suits walked the person to safety and left them with ambulance crews for a precautionary check.

In a separate incident, firefighters were called to Marareg Road, in Thirsk, just before midnight to rescue two horses from a flooded field.

Crews used a thermal imaging camera to find the horses and used water rescue equipment to lead them to safety.

Firefighters were also called to Station Road, Stokesley, at 8.09am this morning.

A crew used a light portable pump to remove flooding from the front of a property.

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