Sheffield: Meadowhall Interchange evacuated due to flooding

Meadowhall Interchange in north-east Sheffield has been evacuated on Friday due to flooding and the services have been closed, according to local media. More than 100 flood warnings remain in place, mostly in the north of England, with the risk not expected to pass for many areas for several days.

The interchange was already closed as the nearby River Don rose after hours of torrential rain and hundreds of people were stranded in the interchange as well as a nearby shopping center overnight. It was not immediately known how many people were evacuated.

The torrential rain in northern England also brought widespread travel disruption with some rail operators issuing a "Do not travel" advice to passengers in places around Sheffield and other affected areas while many roads were also closed. The greatest concern was for homes in five areas around the River Don near the town of Doncaster where the authorities said persistent rain had caused severe flooding as water levels reached record highs and posed a danger to life.