Flash flooding in Shropshire closes roads and blocks rail lines

Flash flooding has caused widespread disruption for rail and road users and businesses in Shropshire.

Heavy rain on Wednesday meant Transport for Wales services between Shrewsbury and Crewe, Shrewsbury and Wrexham, and Wem and Yorton were cancelled and replaced by buses because of water on the lines.

West Midlands Railways later reported flooding between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

The operator said replacement bus services would run between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street, warning that disruption was expected until the end of the day.