HEAVY rain and rising water levels have caused some incidents of flooding - with more rain expected this evening.

Three people were rescued from their car last night near Ledbury and the road between Moreton-on-Lugg and Marden is closed due to the River Lugg flooding.

Forecasters are predicting more rain for the county overnight although tomorrow looks set to be mostly dry.

Flood alerts are currently in place for the River Arrow and the River Wye.

Last night, fire crews rescued three people from a car which was stuck in shallow flood water in Rhea Lane, near Ledbury, after Stores Brook flooded.

Flooding near Peterchurch was also reported last night by the local fire service. They issued this tweet:

 

The B4349 at Clehonger, 100 yards each side of the Seven Star Pub, was also closed last night.

Current road closures (as of 5.20pm) are:

C1122 - Marden to A49

C1120 - Moreton Village to Marden

B4362 - Combe

B4349 - Clehonger

C1121 - Millcroft Road

C1113 - Ketch Lane

A4113 - Reeves Lane

Lawton Cross and Bainstree Cross (A44 junction) are now open as well as Hendre Lane at Peterstow.