Rufford Ford, near Rufford Abbey Country Park, closed due to flooding
Published: 13:59, 22 August 2020
| Updated: 14:04, 22 August 2020
Police have warned road users to steer clear of a flooded road.
Rufford Ford, which regularly floods onto Rufford Lane, near to Rufford Abbey Country Park, is closed.
Police have put up road closure signs and have warned motorists to avoid the area.
A police spokesperson said: "The emergency services are strapped enough without rescuing people from here whenever we get a substantial amount of rainfall.
"A simple five minute trip to Ollerton roundabout and down the A616 is all it takes to save hours stood on the roof of your car and a hefty insurance premium next year.
"This also applies to four wheel drive vehicles and even HGV's."