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    Over 200 people evacuated in West Sussex amid warnings ‘flooding may increase’

    by Sam Hall Apr 09, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    More than 200 people have been evacuated in West Sussex after the River Arun burst its banks, amid warnings that “flooding may increase” throughout Tuesday.

    The evacuations included around 180 people rescued overnight from Medmerry Holiday Park in Earnley and around 15 from Ferry Road and Rope Walk in Littlehampton, West Sussex County Council said.

    One person showing signs of hypothermia was taken to hospital.

    The council said evacuations of “around 20 people” were under way on Tuesday morning from Bracklesham Caravan and Boat Club.

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