Hammersmith Flood: 70 Rescued By Fire Crews In West London

Seventy people had to be rescued by emergency services after becoming trapped by a huge flood in west London.Fire crews had to evacuate stranded people by boat on Friday night after a burst water main caused streams of water to flow down the road.The rising water left many trapped in restaurants and cars.Water levels rose to nearly 20 inches in places, with flooding stretching across an area of about 650 metres by 100 metres.London Fire Brigade said it had sent 49 firefighters to the scene, and