West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has confirmed that emergency services are currently dealing with significant flooding in Birmingham after heavy rain caused major disruption. Firefighters, police officers and council personnel have been deployed to shut off multiple major routes in the city.
Six crews dispatched to flooded roads
At 11:20pm on Wednesday evening (August 26), WMFS said six crews were dealing with flooding affecting Curbar Road, Thornbridge Avenue and Haddon Road in Birmingham. The crews are being supported by West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council.
A statement from WMFS said: "We currently have six crews dealing with a significant flooding affecting Curbar Road, Thornbridge Avenue and Haddon Road, Birmingham." The statement added: "Crews are being supported by West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council. Please avoid the area, where possible."
Social media shows stranded cars
Pictures on social media show cars becoming stranded in floodwater. One post reported flooding on Queslett Road, approximately three miles from the area where emergency services have been dispatched.
Residents and motorists are advised to avoid the affected areas while the emergency response continues.
