Several drivers had to be rescued from floodwater this morning after three vehicles got stuck in Sturminster Marshall.

One person was pulled from their car by firefighters on Mill Lane whilst two other people had their vans towed out by a tractor.

The rescue involved two crews, one from Wimborne and one from Blandford, whilst a specialist rescue team from Poole was also called to assist at 7.30am this morning.

There were no reports of any injuries to any of the drivers and the rescue took approximately one hour with officers leaving the scene at just after 8.30am.

White Mill Bridge is impassable and a road closure is in place.

Mill Lane in Sturminster Marshall is closed due to flooding Mill Lane in Sturminster Marshall is closed due to flooding (Image: DWFRS)

A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called to Mill Lane, Sturminster Marshall at 7.30am this morning (25 November) for three vehicles in floodwater.

"Two crews, from Wimborne and Blandford, attended together with a technical rescue team from Poole.

"One person was rescued from their car by firefighters, while two vans and their drivers were towed to safety by a tractor."

The fire service has also reminded people who are driving through flooded areas to take care and to not drive through standing water.

The spokesperson added: "As well as the water damaging your car, there may be hazards under the water you can’t see, or it may be a lot deeper than you realise.

"If you see a sign to say that the road is closed due to flooding, remember the sign is there for a reason. Don’t try to drive through, or you might get stuck.

"If you are driving a larger vehicle, do not go through flood water at speed, as this creates a ‘bow wave’ that can then cause flooding to adjacent properties.

"If you break down in flood water, firefighters can only rescue you and anyone else in the vehicle. It is your responsibility to get the vehicle recovered.

"When driving, if heavy rain makes visibility difficult, pull over if possible.

"Remember that roads will be slippery during wet conditions.

"Don’t try and walk through floodwater, as the force of the water could easily knock you off your feet. There is also a danger of open manholes, trenches or other hazards you can’t see."