Supply restored after burst water main

Cordons remain in place on Cumberland Street in Sheffield due to repair works

Water supplies have been restored to homes and businesses across Sheffield following a burst pipe.

Properties in the S2, S3, S6, S7, S8, S10 and S11 postcode areas were without water for several hours on Tuesday following the leak in Cumberland Street.

In a statement posted at 07:00 BST on Wednesday, Yorkshire Water said initial repairs had been completed but warned people their water may still "be cloudy or discoloured" and urged customers to "clear this by running your tap for a few minutes".

The company said Cumberland Street remained closed between The Moor and Eyre Street to allow for further repair work, with motorists advised to avoid the area.

A spokesperson said the initial burst had resulted in "a number of smaller additional bursts as a result of pressure fluctuations in the system".

"All customers have water supply, but some may experience low pressure whilst we complete all of the repairs," they said.

"Customers will see us working in the area throughout the day and we'll try to keep disruption to a minimum."

A number of roads in the immediate area were closed to traffic at its height, with a police cordon put in place as water poured from the broken pipe.

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