TWO PEOPLE have been rescued from flood water in Essex after a car got stuck.

Essex Fire were called to Buttsbury Wash, between Billericay and Ingatestone, at 8:05am this morning.

Crews from Leigh and Brentwood attended and have to use a water rescue sled to bring two “distressed” people to safety.

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A spokesman for Essex Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews rescued two people from flood water at Buttsbury Wash.

We were called to the road, between Ingatestone and Billericay, today at 8.05am after a vehicle got stuck in the flooded road.

Crews from Brentwood and Leigh attended and used a water rescue sled to bring two people, who couldn't get to safety themselves and were distressed, to dry land at 9.06am.”

Crews also attended Buttsbury Wash on Sunday, at 8:54pm after three vehicles got stuck.

Jason Gould, station manager, said: “If you see flood water, turn around and find another route.

“Remember just 2ft of water is enough to float a car.

“If there has been heavy rain or thunderstorms are forecast, plan your journey and be prepared.”