A CAR rolled over in flood water in a stream in a village on the outskirts of Worcestershire. 

Ambulance bosses have warned people about the dangers of driving through flooded roads saying the incident in Bishop's Frome, near Malvern, is one of a number of similar incidents across the Midlands.

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) said an ambulance crew came across a car that had rolled over in flood water and was semi-submerged in a stream at the junction of A4103/B4214.

"Ambulance staff were able to ascertain that there was no one in the car," a WMAS spokesperson said. 

The spokesperson said the incident was one for four in which ambulance crews treated five patients on Tuesday afternoon and evening, (December 2).

The spokesperson said only one person required hospital treatment after the incidents in Birmingham, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

Beb Pallante, a West Midlands Ambulance Service hazardous area response team manager, said: “The first thing to do in heavy rain is consider whether you actually need to be out driving. 

“If it is necessary than the simple advice is that you should not drive into flood water that’s more than 10cm (4 inches) deep.

“You should be particularly careful when using fords during heavy rain, such as we have seen in the last couple of days, as they can become very dangerous. 

"Fast-moving water is very powerful and can quickly sweep your car off the road in depths of only 30cm.

“Also, remember that the Highway Code states that stopping distances will be at least double in wet weather, because your tyres will have less grip on the road.

“If you can't avoid driving through water, do so slowly, but if possible find an alternative route.”