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Flood-hit Northants residents describe Storm Bert aftermath

Malcolm Clipstone is staying at the Lings Forum Leisure Centre, along with about 60 other residents of Billing Aquadrome.

West Northamptonshire Council set up the rest centre for those without alternative accommodation, and has provided places to stay for another 50 residents.

The 87-year-old says when he saw the water he tried to leave in his car, but got stuck.

“The water was up to my waist and I had to force the door open against the current to get out, and then I had to wade through it to a decking and then just wait to be rescued,” he says.

He was taken off site in a tractor and trailer.

Mr Clipstone, who lives on his own, says he has now, thankfully, “got some pants” after he was unable to grab any clothes when he left.

He believes his caravan is not flooded, “but then, the car’s underwater”, he says.


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