Six people rescued by NI fire service as floods strike North West

At least six people have been rescued following flooding in the North West last night.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service says one person was rescued from a vehicle, while five others were rescued from flooded properties.

The service received a total of 106 calls relating to bad weather, while 49 incidents were responded to.

Donegal County Council says heavy rain has caused damage to roads and bridges in East Inishowen, with significant debris on the main Muff to Moville Road.

Heavy rain in Derry yesterday evening resulted in severe flooding in Strand Road, Bogside, both ends of Craigavon Bridge, Gransha Roundabout and Creggan.

Some admissions to the emergency department at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry were also affected by the bad weather.

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