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Driver Rescued From Roof of Car
Lynher River, Pillaton Bridge, Saltash at 09/12/2025 20:44
Crews from Saltash and Callington, along with line rescue from Camels Head, Plymouth and water rescue teams from St Austell and Bude were mobilised to a male trapped on the roof of his car in flood water. The first crew on scene confirmed there was one casualty on the roof of their vehicle in flood water. Crews donned flood suits and entered the water. The vehicle was in water circa 2 foot deep and crews carried the male from the vehicle to safety. The casualty had no injuries and crews cordoned off the road.
Date Posted: 09/12/2025