Rush hour chaos as east coast hit by flooding

SEVERE overnight flooding caused chaos for rush hour motorists yesterday as businesses and schools reopened after the Easter break.

Road users along the east coast and parts of the midlands were urged to take care after heavy downpours over night.

Several inches of water affected driving conditions around north Dublin in Coolock, Portmarnock, Malahide, Rush, Lusk, Skerries and Balbriggan.