Major incident declared as flooding hits UK following heavy rainfall

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2025-01-01

London (PA Media/dpa) - A major incident has been declared in the northern English region of Greater Manchester after flooding forced homes to be evacuated and closed train lines and roads following heavy rain. Greater Manchester Police said the major incident had been declared as mountain rescue teams have been deployed to help Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service deal with damaged properties and stranded vehicles. Some residents have been......

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