A-road could be closed for a week after burst pipe

A413 Buckinghamshire could be closed for a week after burst pipe

Part of an A-road could be closed for seven days because of a burst water main, police said.

The Thames Valley force posted pictures on social media of a badly flooded A413 between Aylesbury and Amersham.

Buckinghamshire Highways said the road was closed between Chiltern Hospital and Deep Mill Diner between Great Missenden and Little Missenden.

"Please adjust your routes accordingly unless you're commuting in a kayak," police added.

Affinity Water said it was carrying out repairs and urged customers to avoid using appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers.

It advised people with a functioning water supply to put some in a kettle or the fridge for drinking in case it had to be cut off.

Part of the same road had to be closed earlier this month after a void appeared beneath its surface.

The authority said it had found what it believed to be an old defunct drainage channel under the carriageway.

Supplier Affinity Water urged customers to avoid using appliances that need water