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Burst main 'leaves people stuck in cars' in Hammersmith Burst main 'leaves people stuck in cars' in Hammersmith
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Flooding from a burst water main in a busy area of west London has reportedly left people trapped in cars and restaurants. Flooding from a burst water main in a busy area of west London has left people trapped in cars and restaurants.
Rescue boats have been helping to evacuate people trapped by the flooding in the King Street area in Hammersmith.
Water began to fill the street on Friday evening, covering an area of about 200m.
Financial Times journalist Jonathan Margolis described "numerous police and fire vehicles attempting to cope with a chaotic situation".Financial Times journalist Jonathan Margolis described "numerous police and fire vehicles attempting to cope with a chaotic situation".
The Met Police has advised motorists to avoid the King Street area in Hammersmith. "The water is about two feet deep and rising," he added.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) sent eight vehicles there just before 20:15 GMT.
An LFB spokeswoman said they were dealing with an "ongoing situation".
Mr Margolis said: "The water is about two feet deep and rising."
'We have wine''We have wine'
Others took to Twitter with reports of drivers stranded in vehicles and having to make their way home through the deluge.
The Met Police has advised motorists to avoid the area.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said it had evacuated seven people from their homes.
Station manager Paul Fitzgerald said: "Fire crews are using boats to assist people who need to leave their homes, although the majority of residents are able to stay in their property.
"Sand bags are also being provided to help stop water from entering buildings.
"Crews are continuing to pump water away and Thames Water is at the scene investigating."
Thames Water said areas across central and west London may have no water or low pressure.Thames Water said areas across central and west London may have no water or low pressure.
A statement from the water company said: "We are on our way to a burst water main in King Street W6 which may be causing this and should have this fixed by 01:00 GMT."A statement from the water company said: "We are on our way to a burst water main in King Street W6 which may be causing this and should have this fixed by 01:00 GMT."
People took to Twitter with reports of drivers stranded in vehicles and having to make their way home through the deluge.
Ana Mangahas tweeted: "Well this made for an interesting walk home #hammersmith #flood #burstpipe #gross".
And Richard Higbid posted: "@thameswater we're here in W6. Everything OK. We have wine. Just thought we'd let you know #flood #hammersmith"
AsLovely, a "comedy and life" vlogger, wrote: "#Hammersmith #Croydon #Hammersmithflood #London #Flood , stay up high , go on roofs if you can people are coming to rescue you"