"Westminster Magistrates' Court is closed and homes in Marylebone evacuated a burst water main flooded a nearby central London street. Footage posted online shows the moment thousands of gallons of water spilled pout leaving roads completely submerged. Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been dealing with flooding across the area around Enford Street, the London Fire Brigade said."
"One local told how their windows had been smashed and they had been forced to swim out of their basement room. Writing on X, formerly Twitter, they said: Burst pipe on Enford Street London at 5.20am this morning. All basement flats flooded and submerged - water pressure broke all windows. I had to swim out of my basement room and all possessions are gone. All residents evacuated by emergency services."
"Approximately 14 residents from ground floor and basement properties evacuated in Marylebone A burst 9cm water main has caused flooding across an area of around 200m by 100m, affecting multiple basement flats on Enford Street and York Street. Approximately 14 residents from ground floor and basement properties have been evacuated as a precaution. Westminster deals with some of the most serious cases including terror and extradition, and is where the chief magistrate sits."
A 9cm water main burst in Marylebone, central London, flooding an area of roughly 200m by 100m and submerging roads. Thousands of gallons of water spilled out, affecting multiple basement flats and breaking windows due to water pressure. Approximately 14 residents from ground-floor and basement properties were evacuated as a precaution and by emergency services. Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters responded to the incident. Westminster Magistrates' Court closed and cases were postponed, with staff citing a public health risk. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area while agencies resolve the incident.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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