Flood barriers go up in Ironbridge as River Severn on the rise

Temporary flood barriers have gone up in Ironbridge, with the River Severn on the rise as the town continues to feel the effects of Storm Babet.

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Flood barriers go up in Ironbridge. Photo: @EnvAgencyMids
Temporary flood barriers have gone up in Ironbridge. Photo: @EnvAgencyMids
Temporary flood barriers have gone up in Ironbridge. Photo: @EnvAgencyMids

The Environment Agency says it expects the river to peak at between 5.3m and 5.8m on Monday(23).