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Stoke Newington flooded by water main burst Stoke Newington flooded by water main burst
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About 350 people were forced to evacuate their homes after a burst water main left a busy north London street submerged.About 350 people were forced to evacuate their homes after a burst water main left a busy north London street submerged.
The pipe burst just after 12:30 GMT on Sunday in Stoke Newington High Street. Emergency services are at the scene.The pipe burst just after 12:30 GMT on Sunday in Stoke Newington High Street. Emergency services are at the scene.
More than 150 properties have been affected around the Northwold Road junction. More than 150 properties have been affected as knee-high water flooded the Northwold Road junction.
This is the third burst water pipe to cause flooding problems in the capital in a week.This is the third burst water pipe to cause flooding problems in the capital in a week.
Eyewitnesses said the water main had been leaking on to Stoke Newington High Street since Monday.
Gonen Ozer, who manages two businesses on Stoke Newington High Street told the BBC he was considering legal action against Thames Water due to loss of business.
"To leave a burst water pipe unattended for over a week is extremely unprofessional and careless."
Thames Water said the flooding was caused when a 30-inch water pipe burst.
Thames Water director Bob Collington said: "It has been an extremely difficult week, and I do understand just how devastating it must be for those customers who have suffered flooding so close to Christmas.
"We are doing everything we can to help them and will make sure they are not left out of pocket for what has happened."
Crews are attempting to divert water away from homes and businesses.Crews are attempting to divert water away from homes and businesses.
The Metropolitan Police has closed roads in the area and advised pedestrians and motorists seek alternative routes.The Metropolitan Police has closed roads in the area and advised pedestrians and motorists seek alternative routes.
The burst follows a severe flood causing millions of pounds of damage in Islington last week.The burst follows a severe flood causing millions of pounds of damage in Islington last week.
Separately, another burst water main led to flooding in Blackheath on Saturday.Separately, another burst water main led to flooding in Blackheath on Saturday.
Six fire engines, two fire rescue units and over 40 firefighters dealt with a 12-inch burst water main on Lee High Road.Six fire engines, two fire rescue units and over 40 firefighters dealt with a 12-inch burst water main on Lee High Road.
Thames Water said Saturday's flood in Blackheath was caused by a contractor.Thames Water said Saturday's flood in Blackheath was caused by a contractor.
The cause of the burst water main in Stoke Newington has not been released.