Lincolnshire and Leicestershire floods: Major incidents declared as severe flooding leaves dozens trapped

A vehicle is submerged under water near the River Devon, in Bottesford, Leicestershire - (Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Major incidents have been declared in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire as severe weather left cars submerged, school children trapped and homes flooded.

Firefighters in Leicestershire rescued 59 people on Monday, while authorities in Lincolnshire warned conditions could deteriorate overnight as water iced over.