Lightning and flash flooding hits Wiltshire
Lightning and flash flooding hit the West Country last night. Wiltshire has seen the worst of the weather.
House struck by lightning in Wiltshire
A house in Littlejohn Avenue in Melksham caught on fire after being struck by lightning last night. Fire crews are still at the scene but no one has been hurt.
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service says it has received over 200 calls for assistance since yesterday evening due to the severe weather.
The emergency service is also urging all drivers to take care on the roads this morning due to floodwater and the potential for some manhole covers to be raised.
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