Driver rescued from flooded ford

A driver has been rescued after their car became trapped in flood waters at Much Hadham in Hertfordshire. Credit: Hertfordshire Police

A driver had to be rescued when their car became trapped in flood waters this afternoon. It happened at around 2pm at the ford on Oudle Lane in Much Hadham in Hertfordshire.

It's understood the driver called for help when their grey Vauxhall Astra started sinking. The car was swept through the flowing water and hit a nearby bridge.

Police, fire and ambulance services are involved in the rescue at Much Hadham, Hertfordshire Credit: Sherrall Illston

It prompted a major rescue operation, involving fire, police and ambulance crews. The Hertfordshire Air Ambulance was also called to the scene.

The Hertfordshire Air Ambulance was called to the scene in Much Hadham Credit: Sherrall Illston
The Hertfordshire Air Ambulance was called to the scene in Much Hadham Credit: Sherrall Illston