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West Bromwich road flooded as water gushes 3ft deep from burst pipe - with video

Water gushed up to 3ft deep flooding a road in West Bromwich, close to homes and causing traffic disruption.

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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."

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