Breaking news: Bristol homes and businesses without water due to burst main in Ashton

Many areas across the city are without water after the main burst
Mark Taylor
By Mark Taylor
Published 13th Oct 2022, 14:47 BST
Updated 13th Oct 2022, 15:42 BST
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Motorists are being asked to avoid the area around Ashton Meadows in south Bristol as firefighters deal with a burst water main that has flooded a nearby road.

Bristol Water has said the burst main is affecting ‘multiple’ areas including BS1, BS2, BS3, BS4 and BS5.

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According to traffic monitoring service INRIX, the A370 Jessop Underpass is blocked in both directions and water has gone into Brunel Way and surrounding roads. Fire services are trying to move vehicles and one car is said to be stuck under the bridge.

The scene in Ashton as emergency services deal with the burst water main (photo: John Parkyn)The scene in Ashton as emergency services deal with the burst water main (photo: John Parkyn)
The scene in Ashton as emergency services deal with the burst water main (photo: John Parkyn)

Clift House Road and Coronation Road are also closed to traffic.

A Bristol Water spokesperson said: “An inspector is on site and a crew are already en route. Customers affected may have low water pressure or no water.”

Cars caught up with the floods in Ashton this afternoon (photo: John Parkyn)Cars caught up with the floods in Ashton this afternoon (photo: John Parkyn)
Cars caught up with the floods in Ashton this afternoon (photo: John Parkyn)

The area affected now seems to be wider than first thought and people in BS6, BS8 and BS9 have also reported having no water via Twitter.

Avon Fire & Rescue say local roads are closed due to the flooding and urged people to avoid the area.

More to follow...

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