Manor Road, Wallington, flooded again during last night’s downpour.
A car that became stuck underneath the railway bridge last night had to be retrieved by a rescue truck.
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Manor Road in Wallington last night. Photo: Terri Leah
Firefighters said the road was submerged in up to 2.5 feet of water under the bridge.
The Wallington crew were called at 2.15am.
No one was trapped in the car, but firefighters cordoned off the road.
Two weeks ago firefighters rescued drivers from cars in dramatic scenes under the same bridge.
Pictures have emerged of flooding in Central Road, Worcester Park.
Pictures from Central Road. Credit: Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson, a member of the Worcester Park Residents' Association (WPRA), said: "After seeing these scenes several times in several weeks, I wonder how often this event will have to happen before it's recognised as something more than "freak weather?"
Footage from Central Road this morning
London Fire Brigade said it had received more than 500 emergency calls due to heavy rain and thunderstorms.
The brigade said: "Incidents attended by our crews have included flooded commercial and domestic properties, flooded roads, and vehicles that have been trapped by flood water.
"Firefighters also attended a number of calls to reports of property being struck by lightning. Thankfully there have been no reports of serious injuries."
Credit: Richard Johnson
Send your flood pictures sean.morrison@london.newsquest.co.uk
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