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A burst water main in Nottinghamshire has resulted in water shooting metres into the air. About 10 properties in Nottinghamshire have been flooded after a water main burst.
Water was seen spraying from the pipe, which appears to be located at a building site between Gwenbrook Avenue and Lime Grove Avenue in Beeston, on Tuesday. Water was seen shooting metres into the air from the pipe near an area on Gwenbrook Avenue and Lime Grove Avenue in Beeston on Tuesday.
Nottingham Express Transit (NET) said trams between Toton Lane and University Boulevard had been stopped.Nottingham Express Transit (NET) said trams between Toton Lane and University Boulevard had been stopped.
The fire service are at the scene. It said High Road had been closed. Severn Trent said the leak was due to the actions of a third party, adding it was working to repair the damage.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said people in the majority of the flooded homes had been evacuated.
It added nearby High Road had been shut, and that a cordon was in place.
High Road has been closed and tram services stoppedHigh Road has been closed and tram services stopped
Severn Trent Water is "working to resolve" the burst main, the fire service added. A Severn Trent spokesperson said: "One of our larger pipes in Beeston has been damaged by a third party.
"Our teams are currently on site, and we're working hard to keep our local customers on supply as we repair this damage, which we will complete as quickly as possible."
Tram passengers can use tickets and passes on Orange line buses.Tram passengers can use tickets and passes on Orange line buses.
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