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A Land Rover Discovery driver who “ignored official warnings” and drove into the deep flood waters was helping others. Jack Chapman was helping a visitor get to a commercial domain when he was filmed crossing a flooded road.
Jack, from Almondsbury, runs a company that provides specialist roadside assistance and wish shipping in Bristol in the event of bad weather. The Met Office has issued a series of weather warnings for the domain in recent days following Storm Henk, which caused flooding and a flood in the river. degrees on Bristol Avon.
As such, the Environment Agency has warned people to move vehicles to higher ground and avoid low-lying footpaths. The footage of Jack’s Land Rover Discovery driving through the flood water was taken in Keynsham yesterday morning (January 5) and shared on Bristol Live.
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Jack, who runs J. R. C Movements Ltd, which offers specialist shipping and roadside assistance services, said he was responding to a call from a customer. The consumer had to get to the commercial domain and taking Broadmead Lane was the only way in or out. of the domain.
The 29-year-old told BristolLive that the Land Rover he was was specially designed to deal with flooding and was absolutely waterproof. Jack added: “It’s suitable for off-roading and I felt quite comfortable about it. I spent a lot of cash time on this for a reason.
“I just do my homework and seek to help others. We were looking to save other stranded cars and build walls to prevent flooding.
The personal road was flooded after the Avon River overflowed due to recent weather conditions. Jack said: “There were no warnings on the road that it would flood, and this is the only way to get in or out of the commercial domain where other businesses are located. “
The EA warned others in the domain to “act now” as flooding is expected. The warning reads: “We have on the ground tracking water levels and checking rivers for obstructions in the domain. Remember to activate all flood coverage products on your property. “