Primary school shut as burst main cuts off water

A driveway with two closed five bar gates across it. An unreadable red and white sign is on one of the gates. In the background can be seen the gable end of a red brick Victorian school building. Image source, Google
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Ingoldisthorpe Primary School did not open on Wednesday

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A burst pipe has led to an area of west Norfolk having lower water pressure or no supply at all.

Anglian Water is investigating after firefighters were called to flooding in Sherborne Road, Dersingham, near King's Lynn, shortly after 07:00 BST.

The affected area, external encompasses the Sandringham estate and neighbouring village Ingoldisthorpe, where the primary school did not open as it had no water.

Anglian Water said the fix was "in progress", with supplies expected to be restored by 17:00.

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