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Storm Chandra floods latest: Lorry driver dies after crashing into river amid severe flooding

January 28, 2026
UK weather map: Where heavy rain is expected to hit after Storm Chandra flooding
UK weather map: Where heavy rain is expected to hit after Storm Chandra flooding

Storm Chandra continues to cause chaos as two weather warnings issued for rain on Friday…
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Residents at a caravan park in Dorset have been evacuated due to flooding

A lorry driver died in the New Forest after crashing into a river on Tuesday in the aftermath of Storm Chandra.

Hampshire Police said a man, who was in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident in North Gorley.

Meanwhile, residents at a home park in Dorset have been told to evacuate their properties “as quickly as possible” as a severe flood warning is in place due to Storm Chandra.

Severe flooding, with “deep and fast flowing” water, has caused a road to be blocked both ways in Dorset, as levels on the River Stour rise, with residents told to pack an overnight bag.

Hundreds of flood warnings remain in place across the UK , with a major incident also declared in Somerset as a result of the heavy rainfall.

National Rail have also warned that disruption is expected until Friday with trains cancelled across Devon, including to Exeter St Davids, while speed restrictions are also in place across Scotland.

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