Drivers asked to recover abandoned cars from flooded Derbyshire roads

A number of cars were left by drivers as roads proved impassable due to the heavy rain and flooding that took place in the county over the weekend.

Now that much of the flooding has cleared police are asking drivers to pick up their abandoned vehicles so that the roads can be fully reopened.

A spokesperson for Derbyshire police said: “Firstly check the Derbyshire County Council or Derby City Council websites to make sure the road where you left your vehicle is no longer closed.

“While it is important that abandoned vehicles are recovered as soon as possible so they do not obstruct the highway, please make sure it is safe to return to your vehicle and do not put yourself in any danger.”

You can check the roads in Derbyshire here.