Flooding on St Stephen's Road

A burst water main on St Stephen's Road at the junction with Sherborne Gardens in W13 has caused problems this morning - including for one unsuspecting car driver who ended up stuck in a hole.

Picture courtesy of Steve Newbold on twitter

It's not believed anyone has been hurt.

Thames Water say the flood has been caused by a burst on a nine-inch water pipe and add:
 
''We are now waiting on a full team to arrive to start the repair. One side of the road is closed off.''

Rory Cellan-Jones (@ruskin147) alerted Thames Water this morning:

Hey @thameswater burst water main St Stephen's Road - danger of Ambridge style flood! pic.twitter.com/9WFAvRFBuH

— Rory Cellan-Jones (@ruskin147) April 22, 2015

Shortly afterwards @stevemnewbold posted : 'Situation just got worse...car now gone down hole!''

@ruskin147 @thameswater Situation just got worse...car now gone down hole! pic.twitter.com/CBZ0oEf6qx

— Steve Newbold (@stevemnewbold) April 22, 2015

22nd April 2015