Roads flooded in Sidmouth, Newton Poppleford after thunderstorm

By Nub News Reporter

9th May 2023 | Local News

Flooding on Woolbrook Road near Ice House Lane, Sidmouth (Mark Norton)
Flooding on Woolbrook Road near Ice House Lane, Sidmouth (Mark Norton)

Update 8pm: The A3052 at Newton Poppleford has reportedly reopened and water is subsiding slowly.

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Roads in Sidmouth and Newton Poppleford are currently flooded after heavy rain from a thunderstorm this afternoon (Tuesday 9 May).

According to the AA, the A3052 is closed both ways due to flooding between the Exmouth turn-off and Budleigh Salterton turn-off.

There is also heavy traffic on the A375 to Sidbury, and Woolbrook Road in Sidmouth is flooded.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, which is in place until 10pm.

     

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