Firefighters are said to be at the scene battling to stem the flow of water and evacuate residents from surrounding homes. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Blackfriars Road is closed between Southwark Street and The Cut- it’s been flooded by a burst water main. If you have a news story that you think we should know about, then please do not hesitate and get in contact with us. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Around 100 houses were also flooded. Blackfriars Road is closed between Southwark Street and The Cut- it’s been flooded by a burst water main. Roads surrounding the station were seen littered with debris and rubble from a rupture in the road. 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We've got a team on site looking into this now.". Southwark underground station in London was forced to close during rush hour on the morning of January 21, after a burst water main flooded the station and surrounding streets. "Our team were on the scene very quickly, and managed to stop the flow of water soon after arriving. Footage from the station shows mass flooding around Southwark underground as water pours into the street. Blackfriars Road is closed between Southwark Street and The Cut- it’s been flooded by a burst water main. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Another resident nearby said: "We have no water but THERE'S AN IMPROMPTU SWIMMING POOL OUTSIDE SOUTHWARK STATION.”, Ben Barton said: "Drama at Southwark this morning. Counsellor David Noakes told local residents there was a chance those in the SE1 or SE16 area could be waking up without any water. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. 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Firefighters were called to Southwark underground station as water poured into the street and residents even reported waking up to water in their homes, Our free email newsletter sends you the biggest headlines from news, sport and showbiz. Fire crews from Enfield, Chingford and Edmonton fire stations attended  the incident. Transport for London tweeted: "BLACKFRIARS ROAD, SE1 - Road blocked in both directions due to a burst water main by Southwark Station. She said: “LFB got a call from police at 5.09am on Tuesday morning following a burst main pipe. They confirmed a  36-inch water pipe in Blackfriars Road, SE1 at 5am and 400 customer amde calls this morning reporting water problems - mainly in the SE16, SE1 postcode areas. Nearby homes were left with low water pressure following damage to … Firefighters used pumping equipment at the scene and said they may need to use the equipment on residential homes and surrounding buildings. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. In Enfield, firefighters also worked through the night on another burst water pipe which affected around 100 homes. Homes in SE1 and SE16 have been left with no running water this morning while Southwark tube station has been closed due to a large burst water main flooding the station. You can unsubscribe at any time. Routes … A burst water pipe has reportedly caused an 8ft sinkhole at a busy London tube station this morning, according to commuters. 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Enjoy the adventures of Andy Capp and wife Flo every day, Perishers originally ran from 1959 to 2006. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. “Our crews are working to assist with the evacuation of residential properties and using sandbags to stem the flow of water. ", On Twitter, a representative for Thames Water said: "All South East postcodes are affected by the mains water burst within the area. A burst mains pipe has hit water supplies to hundreds of homes and offices, closing a busy Tube station and turning the streets into a “swimming pool”. 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