<p><br /> People have been rescued from their homes after heavy rain and gale-force winds led to heavy flooding.<br /> </p><p><br /> Devon and Cornwall police said it was dealing with a "major flooding incident" after heavy rain overnight around St Austell, Cornwall.<br /> </p><p><br /> There have been no reports of serious injuries but people are being advised not to travel.<br /> </p><p><br /> A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said: "Due to heavy rainfall overnight, parts of mid and north Cornwall have been affected by serious flooding.<br /> </p><p><br /> "Areas of St Austell and St Blazey are impassable and people have been trapped in their cars and homes.<br /> </p><p><br /> David Cameron told MPs during Commons question time: "There was a very difficult night in central and south east Cornwall."<br /> </p><p><br /> The Prime Minister said: "I think the emergency services, the police, the coastguard, the fire services, fire and rescue - they've been working round the clock and they've done a fantastic job."<br /> </p>
