A van driver was rescued from their vehicle after they came into difficulty driving through floodwater.

Crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service attended the stranded van in Mill Lane, Hailsham, on Thursday.

Yesterday, Sussex was hit with a third of its monthly rainfall in one day, causing havoc for commuters.

The Argus: East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service at the sceneEast Sussex Fire and Rescue Service at the scene (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

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And following on from a yellow weather warning for rain that was in force from midnight to 3pm yesterday, another yellow warning for thunderstorms was issued from 8pm last night to 6am this morning.