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| Dozens evacuated after burst water main leaves Islington flooded | |
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| Dozens of people have been evacuated from their homes in north London after a water main burst, causing severe flooding. | Dozens of people have been evacuated from their homes in north London after a water main burst, causing severe flooding. |
| The water was at a depth of two metres in the basements of properties on Charlton Place in Angel, Islington, and about 100 people were evacuated, London fire brigade said. | The water was at a depth of two metres in the basements of properties on Charlton Place in Angel, Islington, and about 100 people were evacuated, London fire brigade said. |
| Pictures posted on social media show water gushing through the streets and up through the road. | Pictures posted on social media show water gushing through the streets and up through the road. |
| Police are using The Steam Passage tavern as a refuge for residents, while Upper Street has been closed and motorists were advised to avoid the area. | Police are using The Steam Passage tavern as a refuge for residents, while Upper Street has been closed and motorists were advised to avoid the area. |
| The fire brigade have a range of equipment that can be used to help rescue people trapped by floodwater, to pump water away and to protect properties. | The fire brigade have a range of equipment that can be used to help rescue people trapped by floodwater, to pump water away and to protect properties. |
| The Metropolitan police said officers were called to Upper Street at the junction with Camden Passage to reports of a burst water main at about 4am. | The Metropolitan police said officers were called to Upper Street at the junction with Camden Passage to reports of a burst water main at about 4am. |
| Thames Water said: “We’re sorry to customers in the N1 postal code area who may experience no water. This is due to a burst water main on Upper Street. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.” | Thames Water said: “We’re sorry to customers in the N1 postal code area who may experience no water. This is due to a burst water main on Upper Street. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.” |