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Leicester water main burst 'could affect 14,000' Leicester water main burst floods city streets
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A burst water main in Leicester has flooded a major road junction and affected supplies across the city.A burst water main in Leicester has flooded a major road junction and affected supplies across the city.
Problems with the 20 inch pipe were reported at about 04:30 GMT at the junction of King Richards Road on the junction with Tudor Road.Problems with the 20 inch pipe were reported at about 04:30 GMT at the junction of King Richards Road on the junction with Tudor Road.
Severn Trent Water said a large amount of water had been released and they had isolated the area.Severn Trent Water said a large amount of water had been released and they had isolated the area.
About 14,000 homes are supplied by the pipe but the company said it was unsure how many had lost supplies. About 14,000 homes are supplied by the pipe but the company said by midday all but 1,000 had been reconnected.
Roads are closed and drivers are advised to avoid the area. The water was reported to be up to two feet deep in some areas and roads were closed for several hours.
Repairs delayedRepairs delayed
The water is reported to be up to two feet deep in some areas and sandbags have been sent to some householders.
Sarah O'Kane, from Severn Trent Water, said engineers were working to get it fixed.Sarah O'Kane, from Severn Trent Water, said engineers were working to get it fixed.
"Water came out of this pipe at the rate of 400 litres a second, so there is a lot of water around."Water came out of this pipe at the rate of 400 litres a second, so there is a lot of water around.
"This has to be cleared, either by tankers or natural drainage, before we can get in and repair the damage.""This has to be cleared, either by tankers or natural drainage, before we can get in and repair the damage."
The company said if the water you are getting is discoloured, running the cold tap gently for about 20 minutes should clear up the problem.The company said if the water you are getting is discoloured, running the cold tap gently for about 20 minutes should clear up the problem.