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Lee High Road sinkhole traps coach carrying tourists Lee High Road sinkhole traps coach carrying tourists
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A coach carrying dozens of tourists became trapped in a sinkhole when a water main burst beneath a busy south-east London road.A coach carrying dozens of tourists became trapped in a sinkhole when a water main burst beneath a busy south-east London road.
A major incident was declared by police as Lee High Road flooded near Lewisham on Saturday night.A major incident was declared by police as Lee High Road flooded near Lewisham on Saturday night.
Some people had to be moved to a temporary shelter while many living in surrounding areas have been left without any water supply.Some people had to be moved to a temporary shelter while many living in surrounding areas have been left without any water supply.
Thames Water said the repairs were "complicated". Thames Water has apologised and said the repairs were "complicated".
The coach remains trapped in the sinkhole.The coach remains trapped in the sinkhole.
The Met said about 100 tourists, including 30 children, had been left stranded by the flood. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said about 40 tourists had been on the coach when it became stranded, while 40 local residents had to be evacuated from their homes.
Thames Water said the burst main had affected supplies for people living in large parts of south-east London, including those in SE3, SE10, SE12 and SE13. The spokesperson said six fire engines had been sent to the scene which had also affected about 50 shops and businesses.
Thames Water said the burst 60cm (24in) pipe had affected supplies for people living in large parts of south-east London, including those in SE3, SE10, SE12 and SE13.
Emma Shaw, who lives in Lee Green, said she had been without water "for at least 10 hours", while her family in Lee Road also had no supplies.Emma Shaw, who lives in Lee Green, said she had been without water "for at least 10 hours", while her family in Lee Road also had no supplies.
The water company said they had "successfully re-routed the water" but were waiting for the pressure to build up. The water company said it had "successfully re-routed the water" as the pipe could not be repaired until the coach was removed, but "some properties" were still "experiencing problems".
Lee High Road remains closed, with police warning it will be shut "for some time".Lee High Road remains closed, with police warning it will be shut "for some time".