West Bromwich road flooded causing traffic disruption
Water has flooded a road in West Bromwich close to homes causing traffic disruption.
It is believed a water main burst at around 3pm sending water flowing into Beaconview Road, in the Charlemont area of the town.
Police and fire service officials have been alerted to the flooding.
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West Midlands Fire Service spokesman Neil Spencer says they are currently dealing with six inches of water flooding the road.
He said: "Six inches of water has flooded the road and is fast moving towards homes."
Initially West Midlands Police's force contact centre suspected a nearby canal had burst its banks but it is now thought a nearby pipe had ruptured.
A bus service in the area has also been diverted.
South Staffs Water engineers are en route to mak e repairs to the pipe.
Spokeswoman Kayleigh Ruddock said: "We are aware there has been a burst on Beaconview Road, our engineers are on their way to the site to carry out repairs."