Devastating Flash Floods Smash Cornish Village of Coverack
Four-Foot Wall of Water Tears Through Roads and Homes
Flash floods battered the quiet Cornish village of Coverack yesterday, unleashing a four-foot wall of water that ripped up roads and battered at least 50 properties. Furious thunderstorms sweeping across southern Britain turned the village into a watery trap, forcing desperate rescues.
Major Incident Declared as Residents Trapped on Rooftops
The first flood warnings came flooding in around 3.40pm, with a full-scale major incident declared by 5.20pm. At least seven residents were stranded, including six clinging to a rooftop, screaming for help amid swirling floodwaters.
Helicopter Rescue Missions Save Dozens
The Coastguard quickly scrambled three search and rescue teams and teamed up with Fire and Rescue to carry out daring helicopter rescues. Two people have already been plucked to safety by winch from rooftops, while emergency teams battle to save others trapped by the surging floods.
No Reported Injuries but Chaos Continues
A council spokesperson confirmed that despite the widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, there have been no injuries or fatalities reported so far. However, emergency services remain on high alert as the situation develops in the flood-stricken village.
