People in dinghies as water main bursts in south London

Flooding caused by a burst water main has been causing chaos in South London.

Around 70 firefighters were called out to help on Meadowcourt Road in Blackheath and Eltham Road at 4.38am.

In a statement the brigade said;

"Crews diverted flood water and assisted residents to safety after a water main ruptured, flooding an area of around 600m x 200m to a depth of around 50cm. Six properties were flooded and the fire station was also affected by flood water. There were no reports of any injuries.

There are significant road closures still in place and buses are being diverted. People are advised to avoid the area."

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