Terrified couple and young children rescued from car roof after getting trapped in swollen river as flood alerts move north

This is the dramatic moment a couple and their two young children were rescued from the roof of their car today after getting trapped in a swollen river.

Police were called to the scene at 2.20pm to reports their 4x4 had been taken off course as they tried to cross a ford after heavy rain.

The terrified family, including a baby, were forced to clamber onto the roof as water threatened to enter the vehicle.                   Read More