The A342 south of Devizes is currently impassable due to flash flooding.
Motorists are unable to travel the main route between the market town and Rushall, near Upavon, this morning (31 October).
A grey Audi appears to have attempted to move through the deep water became struck due to the vehicle losing power.
It’s expect the police or council will soon close the road officially.
How to drive through flood water safely
“Only attempt to drive through flood water if you know it’s not too deep and maintain a steady, slow speed to avoid creating a bow wave”, the AA said.
“The air intake on many cars is low down at the front and just an egg cupful of water in the combustion chamber is enough to wreck an engine.”
You should never:
- Enter flood water that is moving or more than 10cm (4 inches) deep
- Drive fast through standing water
- Prop the bonnet open while you wait for help to arrive
You should always:
- Test your brakes as soon as you can after leaving the water
- Use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced
- Drive slowly and steadily to avoid creating a bow wave
- Use a low gear so the engine rev’s are higher when moving slowly
