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Flooding - Abbey Wood

12/12/2023 18:15
Bexley
Flooding
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Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters have been at the scene of flooding in Abbey Wood.

The area affected includes the roundabout where Yarnton Way, Harrow Manorway and Eynsham Drive meet. A 50 metre cordon remains in place at the roundabout.

A number of vehicles were stranded in floodwater. There were no motorists stuck inside stranded vehicles and they were able to leave their vehicles before the arrival of the Brigade. Firefighters have worked alongside multi-agency service partners to reduce the level of floodwater. Efforts are ongoing by partners to clear standing water from the area. 

Road closures remain in place and motorists are advised to continue avoiding the area.

The Brigade was called at 1815 and the incident was left in the care of the relevant water authority at 2131. Two fire engines from Bexley and Erith fire stations and two fire and rescue units from Bexley and Lewisham fire stations are at the scene.

Firefighters have also been at the scene of flooding on Nathan Way in Plumstead where a road closure was in place.

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