Major downpour causes flooding on Isle of Man trapping people in their homes
- 5 years ago
Heavy rain sent water raging down the streets on the Isle of Man causing people to be stranded in their homes.
The dramatic video filmed in Laxey shows the moment a fire engine was wading its way through the flooded streets in a bid to help people who are trapped.
“I went down to help my in-laws with some sandbags because the river was higher than normal. And started to overflowing because off works being carried out further up the road, then a load of trees started to form a dam that caused the stone wall to pop in Laxey,” the filmer told Newsflare.
Authorities have declared the flooding a major incident and residents have been advised to stay upstairs.
The dramatic video filmed in Laxey shows the moment a fire engine was wading its way through the flooded streets in a bid to help people who are trapped.
“I went down to help my in-laws with some sandbags because the river was higher than normal. And started to overflowing because off works being carried out further up the road, then a load of trees started to form a dam that caused the stone wall to pop in Laxey,” the filmer told Newsflare.
Authorities have declared the flooding a major incident and residents have been advised to stay upstairs.