Two people rescued from car trapped in flood water

Buttsbury Wash, near Billericay, is notorious for catching drivers out

Firefighters said they rescued two people from a car after it became trapped in flood water.

Crews were called at 09:03 BST to Buttsbury Wash, a ford that notoriously floods and catches drivers out, near Billericay in Essex.

Specially trained firefighters managed to extract the pair from their BMW using a water rescue sled.

Station manager Pete Donovan said the incident could have been "easily avoided".

"If you come across a flooded road, please turn around and find another route," he said.

"Remember just 2ft of water is enough to float a car. It's not worth risking your life and damaging your vehicle."

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain for large parts of the UK, including the East of England, on Thursday.

It said the warning would remain in place until 09:00 on Friday.