The Fire Service Water Rescue team and a Rescue appliance from Ramsey Station were sent to Sulby Claddaghs this morning (Monday 23rd December at 11:30am) to a report of a person trapped in their vehicle due to flood water. On arrival Ramsey crews using water rescue kit were able to lead the person to safety with the help of a member of the public and their four wheel drive. The river had burst its banks and flooded the area - conditions were treacherous.
 
The area has now been closed to the public until the water subsides, the Fire Service would like to remind the public to take extra care and expect water run-off and floods on all roads, do not drive through flooded areas as the depth of the water can be deceptive.
 
Ramsey and Kirk Michael crews have with the help from the Civil Defence also dealt with a number of calls to properties flooded in the north of the island, sandbags and in one case a light portable pump had to be used to stop water entering one property.

The Fire Service would recommend that people keep drains and gullies clear of debris.