Van rescued from flooded Mansfield blackspot

Firefighters have rescued a van today after it became stuck at notorious flooding spot Rufford Ford despite warning signs.
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The ford on Rufford Lane has been impassable due to flooding after Storm Francis lashed the area yesterday.

Drivers have been warned to avoid the area.

A spokesman for Edwinstowe Fire station said: “Red Watch carried out another successful rescue this afternoon of a driver stuck at Rufford Ford.

Firefighters rescue stranded van at flooded Rufford Ford.Firefighters rescue stranded van at flooded Rufford Ford.
Firefighters rescue stranded van at flooded Rufford Ford.
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"Drivers please take note of the road signs, this ford is still closed and impassable.”