Chaos close to King’s Cross as burst water predominant causes huge flooding
Chaos has erupted near King’s Cross after a burst water main caused massive flooding and road closures.
Around eight fire engines and 60 firefighters rushed to the scene early this morning, with footage showing water running down the road in rivers.
The London Fire Brigade said it was likely caused by a burst water main on Pentonville Road.
Along with fire rescue units, the Fire Brigade’s drone team was deployed after being called to the scene at 4am this morning.
Around 20 people have been evacuated by crews due to flooding in homes.
Chaos has erupted near King’s Cross after a burst water main caused massive flooding and road closures, with mobile flood barriers deployed on the roads
More footage posted on X shows water gushing down flights of stairs captioned: ‘Just what you needed, burst water pipe.’
The 16-inch water main on Pentonville Road caused flooding affecting ‘an area of around 250 square metres’, according to the fire service.
The Brigade deployed mobile flood barriers, and specialist water rescue crews are on scene to lead on any evacuations.
It urged people to avoid the area as they tackle the issue and warned traffic will be ‘heavily impacted’.
Posting on X, the Brigade warned: ‘Vehicles can quickly become unstable in moving water. Avoid driving through the flooded area.’
Pentonville Road is closed to traffic between Penton Rise and King’s Cross Road.
Along with fire rescue units, the Fire Brigade’s drone team was deployed after being called to the scene at 4am this morning
Footage showing water running down the road in rivers was posted on X
