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Manchester flooding: Major incident after burst water main Manchester flooding: Major incident after burst water main
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Damage could be seen to the road surface near the University of ManchesterDamage could be seen to the road surface near the University of Manchester
A large burst water main has caused serious flooding and closed two major roads in Manchester city centre.A large burst water main has caused serious flooding and closed two major roads in Manchester city centre.
Oxford Road is shut in both directions between Booth Street West and Grafton Street while nearby University of Manchester buildings have been closed.Oxford Road is shut in both directions between Booth Street West and Grafton Street while nearby University of Manchester buildings have been closed.
United Utilities (UU) declared a major incident but said water supplies had been restored in the area.United Utilities (UU) declared a major incident but said water supplies had been restored in the area.
Lloyd Street North is also shut between Denmark Road and Burlington Street. Local bus services are being diverted.Lloyd Street North is also shut between Denmark Road and Burlington Street. Local bus services are being diverted.
United Utilities had isolated the burst water pipe by 09:00 BSTUnited Utilities had isolated the burst water pipe by 09:00 BST
Oxford Road is closed in both directions due to the floodingOxford Road is closed in both directions due to the flooding
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said the burst water main had caused "a lot of localised flooding and damage to the road".Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said the burst water main had caused "a lot of localised flooding and damage to the road".
It said several buildings had been flooded and firefighters were working to minimise damage and remove floodwater. It said several buildings had been flooded and firefighters had worked to minimise damage and remove floodwater.
GMFRS said it had now left the scene.
UU engineers had isolated the damaged section of the burst pipe by 09:00 BST and water has now been pumped away.UU engineers had isolated the damaged section of the burst pipe by 09:00 BST and water has now been pumped away.
A spokesman for the water company said: "Our engineers have made good progress on site, now we're confident water supplies are secure, our attention is now focused on the repair."A spokesman for the water company said: "Our engineers have made good progress on site, now we're confident water supplies are secure, our attention is now focused on the repair."
There is currently no impact on access to nearby hospitals.There is currently no impact on access to nearby hospitals.
Six fire engines were sent to help remove floodwaterSix fire engines were sent to help remove floodwater
Traffic is still affected by the road closures in the city centre despite the water being pumped awayTraffic is still affected by the road closures in the city centre despite the water being pumped away
A large pool of water could be seen in front of some of the university's main buildings at the start of the new academic year.A large pool of water could be seen in front of some of the university's main buildings at the start of the new academic year.
A spokesman for the university said nine buildings were closed including the main library, students' union and Manchester Academy. A spokesman for the university said nine buildings had been closed because of the flooding, including the main library, students' union and Manchester Academy.
Students have been asked to avoid this area of campus. He said the majority of the sites had reopened except for the Samuel Alexander building which will be closed until at least Friday and the main library which was expected to reopen at 09:00 on Thursday.
Some road diversions were put in placeSome road diversions were put in place
** All Wilmslow Road Services ** Diversion in both directions via Grafton Street, Upper Brook Street and Booth Street East. This is due to a burst water main on Oxford Road. Bus stops outside University will not be served whilst the diversion is in place. pic.twitter.com/1u1VoOjmnk** All Wilmslow Road Services ** Diversion in both directions via Grafton Street, Upper Brook Street and Booth Street East. This is due to a burst water main on Oxford Road. Bus stops outside University will not be served whilst the diversion is in place. pic.twitter.com/1u1VoOjmnk
Oxford Road will remain closed for most of the day, Greater Manchester Police said.Oxford Road will remain closed for most of the day, Greater Manchester Police said.
A spokesman asked people to avoid the area and to use Upper Brook Street instead.A spokesman asked people to avoid the area and to use Upper Brook Street instead.
Stagecoach tweeted that buses would not be stopping outside the university and First Manchester cancelled several services.Stagecoach tweeted that buses would not be stopping outside the university and First Manchester cancelled several services.
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