This was the scene earlier in the present day as households waded by flooded streets in Birmingham following a serious water leak on Stratford Highway.
Severn Trent has confirmed {that a} burst principal water pipe within the Sparkhill space of the town resulted in residents being left with out water and native faculties pressured to shut on Friday (6 September) morning.
Neighbourhood streets and pavements have been flooded, with residents pressured to stroll by ankle-deep water to get again to their houses, as three hearth engines handled the incident.
Residents throughout the town suffered low water stress, and in some instances no water in any respect for a few hours. Locals additionally complained of discoloured water in some households.
Water stress has affected households throughout B9, B10, B11, B13, B23, B27, B28, B91 and B92 postcodes.
Highway closures have been in place in Stratford Highway close to Knowle Highway as West Midlands Fireplace Service and water engineers labored to cease houses and companies being additional flooded, and West Midlands Fireplace Service (WMFS) have been out pumping the surplus water into the close by River Cole.
“Flooding has closed the Stratford Highway between Knowle Highway and Bromyard Highway within the Springfield space of Birmingham,” a press release from WMFS learn.
“Sarehole Highway, Shaftmore Lane and Bromyard Highway have additionally been affected. Please keep away from this space and the adjoining roads whereas we work on the scene.
“This comes after a serious water principal burst. Three hearth engines from Kings Norton, Highgate and Hay Mills are in attendance. Specialist Technical Rescue firefighters are additionally on the scene.
“Representatives from Severn Trent Water are on the scene, assessing the supply of the leak. A submersible pump is in use as crews work to restrict harm to properties and companies within the space.”
Though disruption is predicted all through the day, the emergency service additionally confirmed an “environmental evaluation” had been carried out by the water board who had decided the water was clear.
Moreover, West Midlands Police and Highways suggested motorists to keep away from the affected space, and diversions are at the moment in place as emergency providers proceed to work on the scene of the incident as night time attracts in. Coaches, taxis and bus providers are additionally being diverted.
A spokesperson from WMFS added restore work is predicted to proceed into the weekend: “Three hearth engines stay on the scene and firefighters will proceed to help Severn Trent Water engineers at this incident.
“Water on the burst location is predicted to subside quickly, giving Severn Trent engineers entry to the principle. The restore and reinstatement work is predicted to proceed into the weekend. Highway closures stay in place.”
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