North London homes evacuated due to burst water main
Disruption is likely to continue into Monday afternoon.
Around 30 people have been evacuated from their homes in north London after a burst main left some areas under more than 40cm of water.
London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were responding to the incident in Islington, which was expected to be "protracted" with disruption likely to continue into the morning.
The public is being urged to avoid the area around Canonbury Street, Essex Road, Elmore Street, Halliford Street and Ecclesbourne Road and to avoid driving through flood water.
Emergency services received more than 23 calls about the incident shortly after 10pm on Sunday night, the brigade said.
Fire crews from Islington, Holloway, Stoke Newington and Euston were at the scene alongside representatives from Thames Water, Islington Council and the Metropolitan Police.
LFB said firefighters used flood barriers and sandbags to divert water, adding disruption is likely to continue until Monday afternoon.
A Thames Water spokesperson said: "We are sorry to those who have been impacted by a burst water main which occurred at 10.00pm in Canonbury Street, Islington.
"We have now managed to stop the flow of water and ensure that the site is safe. We have also been able to move parked cars which were over another critical water main.
"We have a specialist team on site for those impacted by the incident, at Cedar Place on Essex Road, and are supporting customers who have been affected.
"To keep the public and our team safe, we've arranged equipment to help manage the traffic while we work in the road. We are sorry for the impact this may have on traffic in the area."