Flood destroys bridges and homes of Lynmouth (1952)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Floodwaters destroy homes and bridges in Lynmouth, in Devon, England with at least 30 people missing, and British politician Mr Macmillan visits the flooded areas Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: The Tragedy of Lynmouth ENGLAND: Devon: Lynmouth: EXT FLOODS & STORMS. Cloudburst over Lynmouth.. shots from air of gen scene River cascading thro’ streets. scenes of destruction etc.. rescue work by troops and civilians. Buried cars. wrecked buildings etc etc LYNEHAM Airport. Changing course of West Lyn River in path thro’ village causing vast from air River sweeping thro’ main street. wrecked hotels, homes shops, and bridges etc. Troops and civilians in rescue work. Search remains. long shots views etc.. Cars buried under rubble. etc Personalities - Politicians; Disasters and Acciden