A family with a baby was rescued from a car that became stuck in flood water in East Leake, Nottinghamshire, on Friday afternoon.
The Land Rover became stranded while driving through a brook at about 13:00 GMT. A relative who lived nearby managed to rescue the baby from the rear seat before firefighters arrived, taking the infant home.
Firefighters found two adults taking refuge on the roof of the car as water levels continued to rise. They were rescued by Highfields Fire Station's swift water rescue team.
Station Manager Chris Navin praised crews and said: 'A baby had already been rescued before we arrived, but this incident could have been much worse. In these storm conditions, this incident is a reminder of how dangerous water can become.'
He advised motorists to slow down when approaching standing water or find alternative routes if roads are impassable. Crews from Stapleford Fire Station, Highfields Fire Station, and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service's Loughborough Station also attended.
