Rufford Lane ford: Millions watch cars get stuck in deep water

Videos of cars getting stuck in a ford in Nottinghamshire have been watched by millions around the world.

The Rufford Lane ford, which flooded after heavy rain fall during Storm Franklin, often becomes impassable.

But that doesn't deter some drivers, whose failed attempts to cross are being documented by a number of YouTubers.

It has been described by the AA as its "number one flood accident hotspot", while the Environment Agency has repeatedly warned of the dangers of driving through the ford when it is flooded.

Ben Gregory, 19, of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, said he often spends up to 13 hours filming at the ford for his YouTube channel, which has racked up about 40 million views in the past year.

"I've seen cars floating in here before. Vans floating. You just think: 'Why? Why would you do it?" he said.

Video journalist: Alex Thorp

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