Storms cause flooding in England and wreck ships in English Channel and Irish Sea

The transcript describes one of Britain's worst storms, highlighting its impact at sea and on land. It recounts the capsizing of the South Goodwin light ship and the rescue of scientist Ronald Merton by a U.S. Air Force helicopter. The narrative continues with the World Concorde tanker splitting in two in the Irish Sea, leading to a dramatic rescue of seven survivors. As the storm subsides, the focus shifts to the flooding in 17 counties across England and Wales, detailing the subsequent cleanup of mud and debris.

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