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23/09/2019
Residents Return To Flood Hit Homes In Co Tyrone
Evacuated residents in the County Tyrone village of Sion Mills have been allowed to return home after severe flooding.
A multi-agency response, including 60 firefighters, responded to flood-related calls over the weekend. Several roads in and around the village were closed off and a number of residents evacuated.
It is understood that between eight and 10 inches of water had gathered in the area, with some deeper localised patches.
Police said on Sunday evening, 22 September, that all roads had been reopened and local residents returned to their homes.
A spokesperson added: "We want to thank the community and wider public for their co-operation as emergency services responded tonight to keep people safe."
(JG/CM)
A multi-agency response, including 60 firefighters, responded to flood-related calls over the weekend. Several roads in and around the village were closed off and a number of residents evacuated.
It is understood that between eight and 10 inches of water had gathered in the area, with some deeper localised patches.
Police said on Sunday evening, 22 September, that all roads had been reopened and local residents returned to their homes.
A spokesperson added: "We want to thank the community and wider public for their co-operation as emergency services responded tonight to keep people safe."
(JG/CM)
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