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Wednesday, 23 February 2022 08:57

Shropshire remains hit by severe flooding across the county as the fallout from Storm Franklin continues to cause disruption across the region.

Homes and businesses are flooded, while many roads and car parks in Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth are closed.

The river level has started to recede in Shrewsbury – enough to allow The Darwin Centre to re-open on Wednesday – but is peaking in Bridgnorth.

Shropshire Council are opening a flood reception centre in Bridgnorth at 9am at Castle Hall, West Castle Street. They will offer advice and support to those who need it.

At 8.30am on Wednesday there were 11 Flood Warnings and six Flood Alerts which have been issued by the Environment Agency, instructing those living near the county’s watercourses to take action or be prepared for flooding.

Shrewsbury Bus Station remains closed.

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