TWO people were rescued from a van which had been driven into flood water.

Fire service staff were called to Walcot Lane in Pershore, where two people had become stuck as the van they were travelling in became stuck in flood water.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service tweeted photos from the scene, saying: "10:28 Walcot Lane - Pershore.

"Evesham water rescue team and Pershore first responders rescued two persons from a van stranded in flood water.

"Please pay attention to depth markers and road signage and avoid driving into flood water."