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Flash flooding hits Cornish village of Coverack

  • Major flash flooding has hit a coastal village in Cornwall
  • Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said on Tuesday its crews were attending "multiple flooding-related incidents" in the Coverack area
  • Two people were rescued by a coastguard helicopter
  • Some 50 properties were affected by the flooding, but no injuries were reported
  • A council spokesman confirmed some properties in the village and one of the roads suffered structural damage
  • An emergency centre was opened in Truro's County Hall on Tuesday night
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Flash flooding hits Cornish village

Flash flooding has hit a village in Cornwall.

People living in Coverack say homes have been flooded, and market stalls swept away.

Multiple fire crews are on the scene.

This video shows water pouring over the sea wall:

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This video by Nancy Gates shows water rushing down the hill towards the coast.

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