Sheffield flooding: Disruption as heavy rain leads to flash flooding
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A road in Sheffield has been damaged following a short period of heavy rain
Emergency street repairs are under way after flash flooding led to a road surface in Sheffield bursting open.
The damage at the junction between Ecclesall Road South and Ringinglow Road was caused after heavy rainfall hit the city.
Bus services in the area were being diverted with drivers being warned by council contractors to drive carefully.
The council said there was surface water on many roads in the region with some areas experiencing flash flooding.
Olivia Blake, Labour MP for Sheffield Hallam, said the local authorities were aware of the "dramatic burst" and were dealing with the incident.
"Beware of danger of flash flooding and do contact relevant authorities with any issues you come across," she posted on Twitter., external
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Police have also confirmed that a number of roads were closed because of the flooding including:
Station Rd, Halfway
Beaver Hill Rd, Handsworth
Worksop Rd/Darnall Rd, Attercliffe
Rother Valley Way, Mosborough
Long Acre Way, Mosborough
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding on Athol Road in Sheffield
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- Published16 August 2022
