Leicester road closed after 'trunk' water pipe bursts

Palmerston Way in Leicester was flooded soon after the pipe burst on Friday morning

A major road in Leicester could be closed for several days after a water main burst.

The A563 Palmerston Way in West Knighton was flooded after a "trunk" pipe burst early on Friday.

Severn Trent Water apologised after more than 1,000 homes were affected but said water supplies were now back to normal in the city.

The road is closed between A6 Leicester Road and Welford Road and motorists have been told to expect delays.

Severn Trent Water said this was the extent of the damage in Palmerston Way

Overdale Infant and Junior Schools in Eastcourt Road are also closed.

Sarah Jane O'Kane, from Severn Trent Water, said the burst pipe was classed as a "trunk pipe" which meant it held a large amount of water.

"We can only apologise for any traffic problems or any water supply problems that people are going to see."

The road has been closed between the A6 and Welford Road