FOUR people trapped in flooded cars were rescued by firefighters.

Two vehicles got stuck in flood water on Styal Road in Wilmslow as Storm Franklin swept across Cheshire with strong winds and heavy rain.

Firefighters were called at around 7.30pm on Sunday.

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Crews from the swift water rescue team released four people from the vehicles and carried them to safety.