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Glasgow Kelvin College closed amid burst water main flood | |
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Glasgow Kelvin College has been evacuated and will be closed for two days after a burst water main caused flooding to surrounding streets. | |
The college, on Shamrock Street, in the north of the city centre, is one of several premises affected by the burst main on New City Road. | The college, on Shamrock Street, in the north of the city centre, is one of several premises affected by the burst main on New City Road. |
Fire crews are using pumping equipment to clear the area. | |
Scottish Water engineers were called in after the burst main was reported at about 09:15. | Scottish Water engineers were called in after the burst main was reported at about 09:15. |
A Statement on the Scottish Water website said: "A burst water main has been located at New City Road. | A Statement on the Scottish Water website said: "A burst water main has been located at New City Road. |
"Customers here may experience loss of water supply, low pressure, and discoloured water. | "Customers here may experience loss of water supply, low pressure, and discoloured water. |
"A squad will be on site to carry out the necessary repairs and will restore supplies as soon as possible." | "A squad will be on site to carry out the necessary repairs and will restore supplies as soon as possible." |
A statement on the Glasgow Kelvin College website said it would be closed for two days "in the interests of safety". | |
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said that two pumping appliances were at the scene, including one used for salvage purposes. | |
A spokesman said Scottish Power engineers were also called as there were concerns about flood water affecting a nearby electricity substation. | A spokesman said Scottish Power engineers were also called as there were concerns about flood water affecting a nearby electricity substation. |
Strathclyde Passenger for Transport said the Glasgow Subway system had not been affected although a pedestrian underpass near Cowcaddens station had been flooded. | Strathclyde Passenger for Transport said the Glasgow Subway system had not been affected although a pedestrian underpass near Cowcaddens station had been flooded. |