Four people had to be rescued from flood water in Cornwall this evening after becoming trapped during Storm Aurore.

They were left balancing on the top of the vehicle that was stuck in four feet of fast flowing water at St Kew.

Police were first on the scene, just before 8.15pm, who then called in Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service.

Crews from Wadebridge and Delabole were sent along with water rescue units from St Austell and Bude, supported by an Area manager and group manager.

A fire service spokesperson said: "Whilst en route to the incident a technical rescue advisor was able to speak with the caller to provide water survival guidance until the arrival of our crews.

"On arrival crews found four people on top of a vehicle in fast flowing water.

"Four firefighters in dry suits were able to enter the water and rescue the occupants using throwlines.

"All four occupants have since been rescued and are now safe."

The rescue came during an evening of havoc on the roads in Cornwall, after Storm Aurore brought strong winds and heavy rain.

A number of trees fell, blocking roads and rail lines, while a tornado was reported in the Falmouth and Penryn area.

See how the evening unfolded in live updates here: Cornwall hit by extreme weather as trees down and trains affected: live updates