Essex fire service bosses are urging the public to only call them if there is a danger to life – as they have received a number of calls "more suited to plumbers".
Crews across the county are responding to calls about flooding as heavy rain has made driving conditions dangerous and areas have flooded in a number of areas.
A spokesman for the county's fire and rescue service said: "Despite repeated warnings of the dangers, motorists continue to drive through flooded roads, ending up...
