A pregnant woman and her one-year-old child have been rescued from their car after getting stuck in floods at Buttsbury Wash, near Ingatestone.

Two fire engines and a water rescue team helped the pair after the vehicle went into water which was four feet deep last night. There are no reports of any injuries.

Kate Kinsella
BBC Look East weather

A grey and damp start to the new working week.

Heavier rain moving in from the south west later this morning, followed by heavy thundery showers and strengthening winds.

The temperature will reach a peak of 12C (54F).

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You can find more details on BBC Weather.

Nic Rigby
BBC News

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Our regular live updates resume until 18:00 today, so stay with us for the latest news, sport, weather, travel and more across Essex.

This morning's top stories and a weather forecast coming right up.

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The footage, filmed by Craig Moorcroft, shows drivers of cars and lorries on The Strood - which connects Mersea Island with the mainland.

Despite repeated warnings, some motorists try their luck when the tide is high and Craig captured the moment one car broke down in the middle of the causeway.

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