Parts of Stansted Mountfitchet have also been hit hard by flooding this morning (Friday).

Lower Street is underwater and there have been reports of cars getting stuck in and around the village.

Sarah Calder tweeted: “Poor shops and businesses in Lower Street, Stansted – never seen flooding like it!”

There is also severe flooding in neighbouring Elsenham – including the rail station.

Roads between Takeley, Hatfield Heath, Hatfield Broad Oak and Stansted Airport are also heavily flooded in lower areas.

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