This is the moment a driver’s decision to try to make it across a flooded Perthshire road goes badly wrong.
The footage, filmed by local woman Emily Cuthill, shows the driver losing control in deep River Isla floodwater on the A923 between Coupar Angus and Blairgowrie.
The car is seen making progress until the vehicle starts to float and is only saved from potential disaster by a hedgerow.The elderly driver then had to be rescued by a specialist team of firefighters.
Reason #1 to obey road closed signs. #A923 Coupar Angus to Blair today. Pic courtesy of Clare Irving on our FB page. pic.twitter.com/Yw2CebQtBb
— Perth&KinrossCouncil (@PerthandKinross) January 3, 2016
The dramatic moment came on another day of major flooding in the area.
The torrential rain across Tayside is expected to disrupt travel on Monday, the Met Office is warning.Video courtesy of Emily CuthillMotorists have been advised to take care but the hope is that a repeat of last week’s widespread flooding can be avoided, with the impact restricted to roads and low lying agricultural land.
There were heavy outbreaks of rain over the weekend which are forecast to continue on Monday.
One high-profile victim of the rain was the clash between St Johnstone and Aberdeen. Following an early morning pitch inspection by the referee the match at McDiarmid Park was called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
Police are urging drivers to travel with extra caution.
Superintendent Graeme Murdoch said: “I would ask drivers travelling tonight to travel with caution, particularly on unlit, local roads. There may be sections of standing/surface water which may not be initially obvious and not all areas of flooding may have signs in place.
“If you come across water on the road which appears too deep, do not be tempted to drive through it.
“If water on the road doesn’t appear too deep for your vehicle then stay in first gear but keep the engine speed high by slipping the clutch – this will stop you from stalling; drive slowly and avoid areas where the water is deepest, usually near the kerb; finally test your brakes when you have passed the flooded area before you drive at normal speed.
“It is also vital that motorists adhere to road closure signs as these are there to protect the public. Ignoring the closures is irresponsible and puts you at risk as well as the emergency services who then have to come and rescue you.
“We are continuing to work closely with all relevant partner agencies to monitor the weather and its impact on the Tayside area, particularly river levels.
“We expect a peak on Monday morning from 7am to water levels on the low, mid and upper sections of the River Tay along with the North and South Esk and we will be checking how the peak in water levels may impact on residents and we will respond accordingly.
“For anyone who thinks they may require sandbags to secure their properties they can contact their local authority for further information.”
* For much more on the weather, see Monday’s Courier or try our digital edition.