Stroud town centre hit by flooding after heavy rain

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding in parts of Stroud town centre

Thunderstorms and heavy rain have caused flash-flooding in a Gloucestershire town.

Rain in the late afternoon on Monday saw roads in Stroud town centre flooded, causing problems for motorists into the evening.

Traffic was at a standstill on Slad Road, Merrywalks and Beeches Green, with some stretches of road submerged.

Bystanders at the scene told the BBC the flooding was also preventing ambulances from getting through.