Driving instructor rescued from Buttsbury Wash floodwater
The moment a driving instructor was rescued from 1.2m (4ft) of floodwater was captured on camera by the motorist who came to his aid.
Emergency services were called to Buttsbury Wash ford near Billericay, Essex on Sunday following hours of rain.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said the crew that first arrived had to wait for a "specialist water team" before being able to enter the water.
But filmmaker Jamie Price and his partner decided to help and said he often shared footage on social media of them pulling motorists from floodwater.
Essex Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews who arrived at the incident found a car stuck in over 1.2 metres of floodwater.
"Because of the depth, these crews requested additional support from our specialist water team while they remained at the scene to ensure the driver was safe.
"The driver got out of the car themselves."
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