A WOMAN was rescued from floodwater after her car became stuck in water in Hanley Castle.

Two fire crews had to close Priestfields to rescue the woman.

A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Two HWFR crews from Malvern Fire Station, including the Landrover and water first responders, were called at 8.37pm on March 28 to a vehicle in the water at Priestfields, Hanley Castle.

"Fire service personnel assisted a vehicle with a single female occupant from floodwater and cordoned off the area.

"No further emergency services attended.

"The incident was marked as pending closure at 9.12pm."