RAF helicopter deployed to strengthen flood defences in South Yorkshire

An RAF helicopter has been strengthening flood defences in South Yorkshire as forecasters warn of more rain over the coming days, Sky News reports.

RAF Odiham posted photos of a Chinook dropping aggregate bags north of Doncaster after the River Don burst its banks last week.

Around half of the 700 residents of Fishlake, north of Doncaster, have left the village which is under about 3ft (91cm) of water.

Via Sky / Facebook.

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