Storms across the Midlands on Sunday left a stretch of the M5 submerged and other roads closed. Vehicles were left swamped by flood water up to 1.5 metres (5ft) deep. One person was taken to hospital overnight after they were rescued from the roof of a car submerged in flood water by ambulance workers who swam to their aid, officials said. The Met issued a yellow weather warning for the region, meaning there could be “danger to life”. West Midlands police advised people to avoid driving in Birmingham: “Please try to avoid the following areas due to floods and road closures.

Source: The Guardian May 27, 2018 22:25 UTC