Storm Gerrit: three men die after car becomes submerged in Yorkshire river

4x4 got into deep water in River Esk in North York Moors as severe floods and high winds hit parts of the UK

Three men have died after their 4x4 became submerged in the River Esk in the North York Moors amid ferocious weather and severe flooding across parts of the UK on Thursday.

Emergency services, including air support, were called shortly before noon to reports of the men becoming trapped in deep water. Police said the vehicle was recovered at about 3pm.