Burst main sparks flood as homes left with no water

A burst water main on the edge of Bristol has caused flooding, with hundreds of residents also experiencing low water pressure or no supply.

Bristol Water has said properties in the BS34, BS32, BS7 and BS10 post codes are affected by the burst main between Hammond Road and Hayes Way in Patchway.

A spokesperson for the firm said work had begun to fix the issue, adding: "For properties that we are not able to reroute water supplies, we are exploring options for a bottled water station."

Avon Fire and Rescue Service, which was called to the area at 05:19 BST and worked to isolate electrical supplies and channel water into drainage systems, has said about 1,500 properties are affected.

The fire service said there were no reported casualties and crews have since left the scene.

Diversions had been in place due to road closures, but have since been lifted.

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