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Roads reopen after flood clear-up

Roads across parts of the West Midlands have reopened after heavy rain fell over the weekend.

Several roads across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire closed because of flooding and schoolchildren were sent home early on Monday.

Meanwhile, fire crews in Staffordshire are trying to rescue a flock of sheep trapped in floodwater in Alrewas.

Four flood warnings remain on rivers in Herefordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

Boat rescue

In Staffordshire, fire crews were called to fields opposite the National Arboretum in Alrwas where about 50 sheep have been stranded.

A boat rescue crew has been called to help deal with the situation along with the RSPCA and the Environment Agency.

In Herefordshire, Paytoe Lane is amongst the roads which are still closed, as is the road which runs through Penscombe.

Station Road in Albrighton, Shropshire also remains still closed.

Flood warnings remain on the River Avon between Evesham and Tewkesbury, the Leam in Warwickshire and the Severn between Worcester and Tewkesbury.



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