Heavy rain in eastern England causes floods and travel disruption
Stephen HuntleyHeavy rain across parts of eastern England has led to flash flooding and disruption on the roads and rails.
A number of areas saw rain overnight, and the Met Office said more could fall - particularly in north and west Norfolk - on Tuesday.
Flooding caused problems on several roads, including the M25, and Braintree firefighters rescued a disabled driver from floodwater in Cressing, Essex.
A flooded A12 towards London was also filmed by social media users.
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Parts of Norfolk and Suffolk have also seen waterlogged roads.
A 40mph speed limit put in place on the Orwell Bridge near Ipswich due to high winds has since been removed.
Simon LuckmanClacton police station was temporarily closed after flooding damaged the front counter.
Meanwhile, National Rail said heavy rain had flooded the railway between Prittlewell and Southend Victoria.
Greater Anglia said services between Southend and London were returning to normal following early disruption.
A Met Office yellow weather warning for heavy and persistent rain will remain in place across parts of Norfolk until midnight.
Stephen Huntley
