Burst water pipe closes main road for repairs

A main road in Nottinghamshire was closed after a water pipe burst, causing water to shoot into the air.

Severn Trent said teams have been carrying out emergency repairs in Main Street, East Leake, on Thursday, which was closed temporarily for safety.

The company said some customers could experience lower than normal pressure while work was carried out and apologised for any disruption caused.

Police said the road was shut between Gotham Road and Station Road, and was likely to remain shut "well into this evening".

A Severn Trent spokesperson added: "We know that this is a busy main road and our teams are working hard to get everything back to normal as quickly as possible, and we appreciate everyone's patience as we do this.

"Some customers may experience lower than normal pressure while we move water around the network so we can work on the repair and we'd like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience."

Nottinghamshire Police said people were advised to find alternative routes, but access was available to businesses along that stretch on foot from Gotham Road.

Officers said traffic can get to East Leake from the A6006 via Travells Hill and West Leake.

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