Town centre street flooded after water main bursts

Posts on social media showed the extent of the flooding in High Street, Grays

A town centre street has been flooded after a water main burst.

Water began cascading down High Street in Grays, Essex, on Saturday.

A spokesman for Essex and Suffolk Water told BBC Essex: "Unfortunately, the water supply of around 75 commercial and residential properties has been affected."

The water company said engineers had begun repairs, which they hoped to complete "within three to four hours".

Water was filmed coming through cracks in the ground

The spokesman added: “We were made aware of a burst on a 5-inch water main on Grays High Street, also affecting George Street, this morning.

"Our engineers are on site and have isolated the main. Work is now underway to understand the extent of the issue and initiate a full repair.

"Unfortunately, the water supply of around 75 commercial and residential properties has been affected.

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank everyone for their patience whilst the repair takes place.”