Burst main leaves 40 houses without water

Wessex Water is now carrying out emergency repairs to try and stop the leak

A total of 40 homes have been left without water after a main burst in Yeovil, Somerset.

The water main, on Combe Street Lane, is losing 39,000 litres per hour, according to Wessex Water.

The company is carrying out emergency repairs to try and stop the leak.

Resident Tina Watson told the BBC she feels "trapped" due to recent road disruption in the area.

Tina Watson said road closures in the area mean she has to leave an hour to get anywhere

The area has been hit by various road closures in recent weeks, leaving residents "stressed".

Mrs Watson said: "The water cut-off hasn't affected me but the actual traffic and the travelling has.

"What's going on? Which way can I go? I'm stressing over it.

"You have to leave about an hour earlier to get anywhere," she added.

A Wessex Water spokesperson said: “We’re carrying out emergency repairs to a burst main, with a road closure in place so we can do this quickly and safely.

"We’re sorry for any traffic delays caused.”