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Clear-up after Edinburgh flood incident | |
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A clear-up operation is underway in the west of Edinburgh after a burst water main caused chaos for residents. | |
The incident at 0330 BST, in the city's Slateford area, saw significant localised flooding around Allan Park Road. | |
Residents were offered the chance to move to alternative accommodation. | |
Police warned there was a risk of disruption to water supplies, other utilities, road and rail links across the west side of the city. | |
A spokesman for public utility Scottish Water said: "Early this morning reports were received of flooding in Allan Park Road and Scottish Water operatives attended the scene. | A spokesman for public utility Scottish Water said: "Early this morning reports were received of flooding in Allan Park Road and Scottish Water operatives attended the scene. |
"A large diameter water main had burst. | "A large diameter water main had burst. |
"The water was shut off and re-routed via other pipes to keep supplies flowing to households in the area." | "The water was shut off and re-routed via other pipes to keep supplies flowing to households in the area." |
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Please ensure when filming or photographing an incident that you make your safety and the safety of others a priority. | Please ensure when filming or photographing an incident that you make your safety and the safety of others a priority. |
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