A driver had to be rescued from his car on a flooded Wirral road after torrential downpours this morning.
Pensby Road has been described as a "swimming pool" with nearby shops also experiencing flooding.
Pensby Road
Firefighters were called to a car which surrounded by flood water on Brimstage Road at around 6.40am.
Crews used an inflatable boat to bring the driver to safety.
Watch manager Simon Ashton, who attended the call-out with firefighters from Bromborough, said: “The water was around 1.2 metres deep around the car.
Bridge at Saughall Massie Pic: David Burke
"The water was moving quite a bit and was starting to move the car a little when we arrived. Firefighters in water rescue kit waded out to the man and the Search and Rescue Team brought a boat to bring the man to safety.
“We would advise people take care when driving after it has rained and not to enter flood water on roads as it is difficult to judge how deep the water is.”
The man was unharmed.
Still raining heavily but flood receding... Drivers getting brave! @Wirral_Weather pic.twitter.com/quQ5BbMSK9
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There is also surface water on the M53 between J9 for Ellesmere Port and J8 at the A5032 and motorists are being advised to approach with care.
The A552 in Birkenhead is partially partially blocked and queueing traffic due to flooding on the roundabout at Woodchurch.
A Wirral Council spokesman said: "We are working closely with our Highways Services Contractor, BAM Nuttall and focusing our attentions on high priority routes to ensure the roads are opened at the earliest opportunity. However, this may take longer in some cases due to overspill from adjacent watercourses/fields etc."
Marine Lake medical centre in West Kirby has flooded and patients are being advised to attend Arrowe Park Hospital's walk-in unit. The Concourse-based GP practice will remain closed until further notice.
Bromborough Road
Pensioner John McKenize, 82, has lived at Neston Road for many years and said this is the most severe flooding he has seen there.
He said: “The road and playing fields have been flooded after heavy rain many times over the years, but they have never been as bad as this.”
Neston Road.
Neston Road.
Neston Road.
Neston Road.
Merseytravel has tweeted that operational difficulties due to flooding are affecting most Avon bus services in Wirral. Call Traveline on 0151 236 7676 for information.
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