sprinterguy
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I initially shared this in the Flooding Disruption thread, as Northern Rail services have now been suspended between New Mills and Buxton in response to this incident, but as the story continues to unfold and it has much wider ramifications for the local community and those affected, I thought it deserved it's own thread.
Due to the heavy rain over the past couple of days, part of the concrete spillway of Toddbrook Reservoir overlooking Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire has fallen away, and the village is being evacuated after the Environment Agency issued a 'danger to life' flood warning. Local residents are being advised to take essential supplies for "a number of days".
The Manchester Evening News article is being updated as events unfold.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.c.../reservoir-sealed-police-people-told-16681771
Due to the heavy rain over the past couple of days, part of the concrete spillway of Toddbrook Reservoir overlooking Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire has fallen away, and the village is being evacuated after the Environment Agency issued a 'danger to life' flood warning. Local residents are being advised to take essential supplies for "a number of days".
The Manchester Evening News article is being updated as events unfold.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.c.../reservoir-sealed-police-people-told-16681771
Whaley Bridge evacuated as 'danger to life' warning issued over fears dam could burst - live updates
The town is being evacuated after the Environment Agency issued a severe flood warning on Thursday lunchtime
TODDBROOK RESERVOIR OVERFLOWS AFTER 'CRUMBLING' IN FLOODS
Whaley Bridge is being evacuated after a 'danger to life' warning was issued over fears a dam could burst.
Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge, High Peak, appears to have suffered substantial damage following days of torrential rain.
As a result the Environment Agency issued a severe 'danger to life' flood warning on Thursday afternoon.
The town is now being evacuated.
A spokesman for Derbyshire police said: "Whaley Bridge is being evacuated due to the ongoing situation at Toddbrook Reservoir.