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River almost engulfs bridge as Storm Franklin floods parts of North Yorkshire

Guardian, 21 Feb 2022
A bridge was closed and shops were flooded after the River Wharfe overtopped its banks. Accelerated footage shows water levels rising around Tadcaster Bridge as the approach of Storm Franklin overnight caused heavy rain and flooding in North Yorkshire. There was severe flooding in parts of Northern Ireland, and more than 150 flood warnings are in place across the north of England, with Yorkshire and Manchester the worst-hit areas.

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