Burst water main causes disruption in centre of Loughton
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Thames Water says it is working on the burst water main
A burst water main has caused disruption in a town centre in Essex.
One resident estimated water was gushing about 33ft (10m) into the air at the junction of Old Station Road and High Road in Loughton.
A motorist said the water main was affecting traffic at about 08:30 GMT, while a local businessman said the issue appeared to be under control by about 12:00.
Thames Water said engineers were on site and would repair it.
Passing motorist Stuart Minchin said he watched on as a refuse lorry drove over the burst in the road at about 08:30, causing a "fountain" to gush out.
He said other cars were "hesitant in approaching the roundabout".
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Turan Kilic, director at the nearby Loughton Barber Shop, joked that it gave him a "good shower" but said that by midday the breakage seemed "under control".
A Thames Water spokeswoman said: "We are very sorry for any disruption or inconvenience caused.
"We would like to assure residents and businesses that our teams are working quickly and safely to resolve the issue."
The company said it was not aware of a "wider customer impact" but asked anyone experiencing low pressure - or no water - to get in touch.
Ricky Martin, the businessman and former winner of The Apprentice TV programme, took this image in Loughton
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