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Stroud town centre hit by flooding after heavy rain

Ralph Ward Roads under water after floodingRalph Ward
Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding in parts of Stroud town centre

Thunderstorms and heavy rain have caused flash-flooding in a Gloucestershire town.

Rain in the late afternoon on Monday saw roads in Stroud town centre flooded, causing problems for motorists into the evening.

Traffic was at a standstill on Slad Road, Merrywalks and Beeches Green, with some stretches of road submerged.

Bystanders at the scene told the BBC the flooding was also preventing ambulances from getting through.

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