A 36-inch water main has burst in north London, causing flooding up to four feet deep
Photos taken of Hornsey Road, Holloway, at around 7.15am, show London buses, cars, and other vehicles struggling through the sudden flood of murky water.
Multiple road closures remain in place in Islington, with residents urged to move to higher ground and avoid the area.A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: "Flood water is affecting Hornsey Road and Tollington Road. "There are multiple road closures in place while crews work to make the scene safe. People are urged to avoid the area."Fire crews from Holloway, Islington, Kentish Town, Stoke Newington and surrounding fire stations are at the scene."
Members of the London Fire Brigade help ferry local residents along Hornsey Road, Holloway, north London.The flooding comes amid warnings about water shortages across the capital and south of England with another heatwave expected this week. A spokesperson from Thames Water has told residents on social media that the supplier is aware of the incident and a team is on site.
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