This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38122513

The article has changed 7 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 2 Version 3
Lee High Road sinkhole traps coach carrying tourists Lee High Road sinkhole traps coach carrying tourists
(about 3 hours later)
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 has apologised and 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.
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. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said it assisted 40 tourists from the stranded coach which was carrying 90 people, while 40 local residents had to be evacuated from their homes.
The spokesperson said six fire engines had been sent to the scene which had also affected about 50 shops and businesses.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.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. 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".
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". Blackheath resident Rob Catterick said he had been without water since last night.
Foyeg Ahmed Kazi, who runs a restaurant in Lee High Road, said he had been told to remain closed until repairs had been made to the pipe, which he says has cost him a lot of money.
About 3,000 homes are thought to still be without a water supply with bottled water being made available at a number drop-off points.
A Lewisham Council spokesman said the tourists were taken to a local community centre but another coach was arranged so they were able to continue their journey without needing to stay the night.A Lewisham Council spokesman said the tourists were taken to a local community centre but another coach was arranged so they were able to continue their journey without needing to stay the night.
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".