Drone pictures have shown the shocking extent of flooding in a Wiltshire town centre after the devastation of Storm Bert.

The storm battered the county during the weekend of Saturday, November 23, and on Monday Chippenham residents were hit by flooding throughout the town.

The High Street was submerged by floodwater after the River Avon burst its banks, as was the Bridge Centre Roundabout.

Police have closed off the A4 Avenue La Fleche into the town centre from both directions.

Aerial photos have shown the extent of the deluge.

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At 1pm, police confirmed that the town centre remained inaccessible to both pedestrians and vehicles with flood water still submerging the area.

A spokesperson for the force said: “There is no access for vehicles nor persons on foot through Chippenham town centre, Bridge centre or Avenue La Fleche to and from Pewsham.”

A Chippenham Town Council spokesperson added: “Storm Bert has caused the River Avon to burst its banks in Chippenham Town Centre making access to the High Street impossible this morning.

“Flooding on arterial routes into the town has caused severe traffic delays this morning too.

“For the safety of our visitors and staff, we will be closed today, and we will update you further when we have more details.”