Flood warnings as Storm Ingrid hits Devon and Cornwall

Multiple flood warnings are in place in Devon and Cornwall as Storm Ingrid brings heavy rain and strong winds.

A Met Office yellow warning for rain is in force until 22:00 GMT and forecasters are warning of flooding and transport disruption. The Environment Agency said flood warnings were in place across the south Devon and south Cornwall coasts.

Great Western Railway said the line between Exeter St Davids and Plymouth would remain shut until at least 14:00 because a “significant amount of debris” was on the track at Dawlish due to waves breaching the sea wall.

Trees have come down on roads, with one blocking both lanes of the A377 near Lapford, Devon County Council said.

Cornwall Council warned trees might still be weak or unstable following Storm Goretti.

The firm advised passengers to avoid rail travel until later with tickets remaining valid on Sunday.

Spokesman James Davis said: “There’s been a significant amount of debris that the sea has thrown onto the track that will need to be cleared before we can run trains safely.

“The line remains closed and we have a limited bus replacement service operating.

“Clearly, if the same number of people choose to travel as normal you’re going to find yourself waiting quite some time.”