Flooding closes D55 motorway near Otrokovice, disrupts transport in Zlín region

Heavy rainfall has led to the closure of the D55 highway near Otrokovice in the Zlín region, affecting traffic towards the D1. Floodwaters and fallen trees have also disrupted other roads in the area, and train service between Valašské Meziříčí and Bystřice pod Hostýnem has been suspended. Firefighters are working to clear the flooded sections of the D55 and remove mud and debris from the highway.