Farmer rescues couple from flooding car

Police have praised a local farmer in Colsterworth for rescuing two people after their car got stranded in a river ford.

Water was quickly filling the inside of the car but with the use of his telehandler, the local farmer was able to get them out unharmed.

Both driver and passenger are safe, warm, and their car has since been recovered.

A Police spokesman said: “Heavy rain and strong winds clearly won’t dampen our community spirit here in Lincolnshire! Thank you.”