Main road flooded after water main bursts

Sunderland Road is closed in both directions due to localised flooding

Part of a road has been closed off after a water main burst.

Northumbrian Water said the pipe leak happened outside The Swan pub in Heworth in Gateshead earlier.

The firm said staff were at the scene within an hour and successfully isolated the leak.

A section of The Drive, off Sunderland Road, was excavated and it remains closed.

A water company spokesperson said: "The water has all gone and we are supporting those impacted.

"We're sorry for the inconvenience this has caused and would like to thank residents and road users for their patience and understanding while we get things back to normal."