North LondonNearly 50 facilities were damaged and 4 people rescued after a 36-inch water main burst.
Islington In Islington in emergency services were called after a four-foot-deep flood hit Hornsey Road shortly after 7:00 am on Monday. I was.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) later revealed that a ruptured water main caused a three-foot-deep flood and he two sinkholes.
According to the LFB, 10 fire engines and about 70 firefighters were dispatched to the scene, with crews trying to get two adults and two children to safety after being stuck in the apartment. helped me to
Members of the London Fire Brigade Help Transport Locals (Jonathan Brady/PA)
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The two adults and two children were uninjured.
Firefighters are now beginning to withdraw from the scene, but multiple roads are expected to be closed "for some time" as repairs are underway, the brigade added. .
Stationmaster Matt Brown, who was present at the scene, said:
"The area is experiencing severe congestion and we expect several roads to be closed for some time while our partners make repairs. People are urged to avoid the area.
Thames officials work on Tollington Road, near the junction with Hornsey Road in Holloway (Jonathan Brady /PA)
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“Firefighters used seawalls to divert water and keep two adults and two children safe. Secured, no casualties reported.
"If you are affected by flooding, move to a higher level if possible (without taking risks).
The River Thames, which supplies water to the region, remains at the site.
A water company spokesperson said:
Scene outside the Torrington Arms in Holloway, north London after a 36-inch water main burst, flooding up to four feet deep (Jonathan Brady/PA
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``Engineers rushed to the site this morning and stopped the flow of water. has been using temporary pumps to restore water pressure levels, but most customers should have their supply restored and water pressure back to normal. , our customer teams are supporting those affected by the burst.
"Also, all people in the affected areas who have pre-registered as having special requirements, such as being dependent on medical We are actively reaching out to people and making sure we have water for them, the help and support they need.”
Chris Dosworth, a civil servant living in the area, said this He described the situation as "quite stressful".
He told his PA news agency:
"My first thought was that it had rained all night, but an obvious glance out the window revealed that the entire street and connecting road was completely submerged.
"It's so strange to be around so much water (especially in this drought season)... what a contrasting day."
Emmanuel Church pastor Liz Clutterbuck, 41, told PA: Houses between Arthur Road and Tollington Way have water under their front doors.
"The Sobel (leisure center) is flooded several feet. The exterior exit of the parking lot is flooded at least two feet high. An hour ago the water still seemed to be flowing fast.
Reverend Clutterbuck added that the church is open for residents to use if needed.
A member of staff at his Tollington Arms on Hornsey Road said:
"The fire brigade came to a halt very quickly. Together with the River Thames we hope to return to normal as soon as possible."
Run Sobell on behalf of Islington Council A spokeswoman for the GLL, a charity that does business, said the basement of the building was flooded and staff and customers were evacuated and closed for the day.