![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © 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.
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
He said: "I walked through it because I had wellies on and the road is very deep.
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © 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.
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
"One of the vans had actually broken down while a 4x4 was left abandoned.
![Ely Standard: 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.]( "Ely Standard: 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.")
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. (Image: © Terry Harris)
Terry also spotted a muntjac deer struggling to make its way through the floodwater.
![Ely Standard: 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]( "Ely Standard: 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")
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 (Image: © Terry Harris)
"The deer was trying to cross the road but he didn't know what to do," he added.
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
"The deer ran around me in circles and then headed to the wood."
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
In October 2019, Welney Wash closed for several weeks because of flooding.
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
![Ely Standard: 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]( "Ely Standard: 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")
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 (Image: © Terry Harris)
![Ely Standard: 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]( "Ely Standard: 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")
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 (Image: © Terry Harris)
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
![Ely Standard: 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.]( "Ely Standard: 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.")
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. (Image: © Terry Harris)
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
![Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.]( "Ely Standard: Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.")
Despite the road being closed traffic still takes chances on the A1101, A1101, Welney Thursday 17 December 2020. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: © Terry Harris)
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