Severe flooding in Wigan evacuates families and damages local businesses on New Year's Day.

Severe flooding hit Wigan, UK on New Year's Day, damaging homes and businesses including Iceland and Home Bargains stores. Families like the Abrams were evacuated at 6:30 am by firefighters to nearby McDonald's for safety. The Wigan Council, emergency services, and volunteers worked together to provide support, including emergency accommodation. MP Josh Simons initiated a crowdfunding effort to assist those impacted and is planning long-term flood defenses.

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