Emergency services were called to multiple incidents across North Yorkshire this week after motorists became stranded in rapidly rising floodwater.

Crews from Acomb, Ripon, York and Richmond Fire Stations responded to a series of callouts on Wednesday, December 10, as river levels continued to rise following recent heavy rainfall in the Dales.

At Cattal, near Tockwith, firefighters from Acomb were at the scene after a motorist became trapped on the roof of their vehicle at around 7.30am.

A road closed sign in floodwater (Image: NORTH YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE)

The driver had attempted to escape after entering floodwater, but was unable to reach safety.

Crews waded through the water to bring the person to dry land.

The driver had already arranged vehicle recovery, and firefighters pr

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