Lorry driver rescued after getting stuck in flood water on Wallasea Island

Firefighters had to help him out

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 22nd Feb 2022

A lorry driver's had to be rescued after getting stuck in flood water on Wallasea Island.

Crews from Rochford, Orsett and Basildon were called to Creeksea Ferry Road yesterday afternoon and managed to get the driver out safely.

Some of those who attended were on call firefighters from Rochford.

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