Coverack recovery operation begins after 'torrential' flood

It is the morning after the night before in Coverack, where the trail of destruction left by severe flash flooding is being uncovered.

Roads badly damaged, debris across the village's streets and an estimated 50 homes affected, the scale of impact of the heavy rain is only now being revealed.

Firefighters are up early, prepared for a day of clearing the area and making it safe for local residents, after a major incident was declared on Tuesday evening.

Daylight revealing the true extent of the damage to roads in the village.

The B3294 remains closed on Wednesday morning following the storm.

Part of village was completely cut off and traffic brought to a standstill as "four foot torrents of rain" fell and rushed down the streets.