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Lorries, vans and cyclist attempt to cross flooded road
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
Lorries, vans and a cyclist were among those caught on camera attempting to wade their way through floodwater on the closed Welney side of the A1101.
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
Fenland photographer Terry Harris' photos and aerial shots show the extent of the flooding - capturing several vehicles, a deer and even a cyclist trying to deliver a parcel.
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
He said: "I walked through it because I had wellies on and the road is very deep.
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
"There was also a motorbike that went through it, but he turned around and went back. He didn't fancy it in the end.
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
"One of the vans had actually broken down while a 4x4 was left abandoned.
A muntjac deer crosses the flooded road. Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
Terry also spotted a muntjac deer struggling to make its way through the floodwater.
A muntjac crossed the flooded road. Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris - Credit: © Terry Harris
"The deer was trying to cross the road but he didn't know what to do," he added.
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
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"The deer ran around me in circles and then headed to the wood."
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
In October 2019, Welney Wash closed for several weeks because of flooding.
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
A muntjac crossed the flooded road. Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris - Credit: © Terry Harris
A muntjac crossed the flooded road. Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris - Credit: © Terry Harris
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
Yes I got wet.... Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. - Credit: © Terry Harris
