Whitby wakes up after 'unprecedented' flooding threatens to cut-off town

Some minor roads remain closed after the North Yorkshire town of Whitby was cut off due to flash floods overnight.

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Police are asking residents to take care, after 'unprecedented' levels of rain caused flash flooding in the town last night.

The A171 Stainsacre Lane has re-opened, after it was closed due to earlier flooding.

The A174 Sandsend Road is closed due to flooding between Sandsend Road / Dunsley Lane and Lodge Road (Lythe Bank).

The A171 Stainsacre Lane is shut because of flooding between Summerfield Lane and Fairfield Way.

The North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby has been cut off by unprecedented levels of flooding tonight, with many streets underwater.

Whitby has been hit by flash floods tonight.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue say that they have been responding to several flooding calls in the Whitby area with water entering premises.

The have also had to deal with a car stuck in flood water. Two people have been helped to safety by Fire crews.

Fire Engines from Whitby, Scarborough, Lythe and Robin Hoods Bay are currently dealing with flash flooding incidents.

Police say all roads into the town are cut off apart from one route at Ruswarp, which they say can only be used by 4x4 vehicles.

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Whitby wakes up after flash floods hit the town

Police are asking residents to take care, after 'unprecedented' levels of rain caused flash flooding in the town last night.
Whitby cut off by 'unprecedented' levels of flooding

The North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby has been cut off by unprecedented levels of flooding tonight, with many streets underwater.