Embankment of 18th Century Canal Collapses After Heavy Rain

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The banks of the historic Bridgewater Canal in Cheshire, UK, collapsed on January 1, as heavy rain caused widespread flooding in the area.

J Taylor said he recorded this drone footage showing fields in the village of Little Bollington inundated by water pouring from the canal.

The 18th century canal, which was previously used to transport coal but is now a leisure waterway, caved in near Dunham Massey, in the first major breach of the waterway for 54 years.

Macclesfield Police said several roads were closed and a number of nearby houses had to be evacuated. Credit: J Taylor via Storyful

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