Cat Nab car park in Saltburn closed after flood damage

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council have confirmed they have closed Cat Nab car park in Saltburn following a flood yesterday (May 22).

This comes after a yellow weather warning for heavy rain was issued for much of the North East by the Met Office.

The council have confirmed they are working with Northumbrian Water to investigate the incident.

A spokesperson for the council said: “An emergency closure is in place with immediate effect due to flooding and damage to the car park surface.

“We are currently working with Northumbrian Water to investigate.”

Videos and pictures showed water pooling in the car park as the beck surged.

One resident said a car remained in the car park while the flooding was ongoing.

Residents reacted to the news and expressed shock at how bad the flooding was.

One resident said: “Just drove past here Rushpool Road, is bad [there] as well if anyone is going that way.

Another concerned resident said: “This is very worrying indeed!”

While another resident reported that the Cat Nab metal bridge had been cordoned off.

Images of the car park show cracks in the surface, while the area has been cordoned off.

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They said: “We've come off the park to find Cat Nab metal Bridge cordoned off.

“Just managed to cross wooden bridge at mini railway station, but looks like there's no chance of going back that way. Pub it is then.”

The Northern Echo have contacted Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for more information on the incident.