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Oxfordshire firefighters rescue man from car stranded in floodwater

News imageOxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Firefighters rescuing man from car in flood waterOxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Firefighters from Bicester, Buckingham and Kidlington entered the water wearing drysuits

Fire crews have rescued a man after his car got stranded in floodwater under a bridge.

Crews responded to reports of a driver trapped in the Marsh Gibbon area, near Bicester, at about 06:30 GMT.

Firefighters from Bicester, Buckingham and Kidlington entered the water wearing drysuits and rescued the man from his car.

Drivers are being urged to take care, especially in rural areas where flooding may be expected.

News imageOxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Car in flood waterOxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
The rescue took place near Marsh Gibbon, in Oxfordshire

Heavy rain over the weekend has caused flooding and travel disruption across the country.

More than 60 flood warnings remain in place for England, meaning flooding is expected.

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