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Travel disruption as heavy rain causes flash floods

News imageJacob Ottaway/BBC A silver Mercedes-type car is being driven into deep water, underneath a railway bridge. Another car, which is dark in colour, is being driven away from the camera through the water. There are terrace or semi-detached houses in the background.Jacob Ottaway/BBC
Drivers attempted to navigate flooding at Wherstead Road in Ipswich

Ipswich has been hit by flooding and travel disruption following heavy rain.

Suffolk County Council's highways team said flash flooding was localised and advised people to get in touch if the situation persisted.

Some bus services were diverted as a result, and motorists were seen getting their cars stuck in water in Wherstead Road.

In a statement, Anglian Water said: "We are aware of reports of flooding in the Rope Walk area of Ipswich and understand how concerning that can be for customers."

News imageZoie O'Brien/BBC A town centre junction where much of the road is underwater. There are people standing in the road on one of the dry sections.Zoie O'Brien/BBC
The area around the University of Suffolk was affected

"The intense rainfall we've seen can overwhelm surface water drainage very quickly, which can lead to flash flooding," said the Anglian Water spokesperson.

"Our network is designed to manage this, and we'll continue to drain as the rain eases. We will keep monitoring the situation closely."

News imageJacob Ottaway/BBC A blue Ford car and a silver BMW car appear to be motionless in floodwater below a railway bridge. In the foreground is a green crocodile inflatable. In the background are some people and houses.Jacob Ottaway/BBC
Cars were caught in the flash flooding

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