Firefighters deliver food to flooded homes

Susie RackBBC News, West Midlands
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The team of West Midlands firefighters assisted colleagues in Newark after the River Trent flooded

Firefighters have been delivering food to people who have been trapped in their homes by flooding.

Homes and business across Nottinghamshire were devastated by Storm Henk which saw water levels reach record levels.

A water rescue support team from West Midlands Fire Service took to boats around Collingham.

Bickenhill Technical Rescue Unit watch manager Mike Howard said the crew had also delivered pet food and checked on horses at a flooded stable.

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East Midlands has been devastated by the effects of Storm Henk

Assisting Newark fire crews, the West Midlands unit also helped with some rescue operations.

A major incident was declared along the River Trent on Thursday.

A number of roads were affected by flooding after the area was battered with heavy rain.

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