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South Scotland
A stretch of the A7 has reopened after flood waters swept debris across the route, leaving it in a "dangerous state".
Rocks have been cleared from the area at Auchenrivock near Langholm.
Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary said a weather warning for the region was set to bring more rainfall and potential flooding.
The force advised motorists to "consider carefully" if a journey was necessary before setting off.
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