A WOMAN has been rescued by firefighter after getting stuck in flood water in south Essex.
Crews were called to Buttsbury Wash yesterday evening at 6:50pm after a vehicle got stuck in the flooded road.
Firefighters used a water rescue sled to rescue one woman, who couldn't get to safety themselves, to dry land.
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Marc Kyprianou, crew manager, said: “If you see flood water, turn around and find another route.
“Remember just 2ft of water is enough to float a car. It's not worth taking the risk.
“This type of incident is easily avoided - if you see any flooded roads, simply do not drive through them.
“This evening we've had to use a number of officers, crews and specialist units to assist at the scene, all resources which have been tied up and not available to other emergencies.”
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