FOUR young children and an adult have been rescued from a car trapped in floodwater.

Emergency services raced to save five people from a car stuck in a flooded ford near Moyles Court, Rockford.

Engines from Fareham, Ringwood and Redbridge Fire Stations were called in to help during the incident at around 5pm last night.

All five were pulled to safety, however, the road was then closed to prevent further incidents.

A statement from Hampshire Fire Control said: "Please please be careful.

"If you are not sure how deep the water is don't risk it."