Wales flooding: Rescue at flooded caravan parks

Three people have been rescued by helicopter and police estimate 40 people have been taken to safety.

People are still trapped and numerous caravans are surrounded by flood water at the Riverside Caravan Park in Llandre, near Aberystwyth.

Another 11 people are awaiting rescue from the nearby Mill House Caravan Park at Dol-y-Bont, also in Llandre.

Residents in 25 properties have also been evacuated in Talybont, a nearby village hit by severe flooding.

Royal Air Force Sea King helicopters, inshore lifeboats and fire service rescue boats are at the Riverside.

The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "There is large amount of water and a heavy current running through the caravan park."

The situation became so severe that a helicopter was used to rescue the crew of an inshore lifeboat, who had to be winched to safety.

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