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Warnings as heavy rain and winds hit the Meridian region

There are further risks of flood damage across the south of England today, according to the Environment Agency.

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Warning after man is rescued from car stuck in floods

This driver had a lucky escape and had to be rescued Credit: Dorset Fire and Rescue

A man has been rescued after getting trapped in a car in flood water in Dorset.

The incident happened incident at Tarrant Monkton this morning.

Dorset Fire and Rescue is advising people not to drive into any flood water.

It can be deceptively deep and only 30cm of water is enough to float a car.

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