Thousands without water and roads closed after burst pipe
Summary
A burst water pipe in Crawley, West Sussex, caused flooding and disrupted water supply for about 9,000 homes. Several roads were closed, and Southern Water is working to fix the pipe and restore water service.Key Facts
- The burst pipe caused flooding around the Southgate Roundabout in Crawley.
- About 9,000 customers lost water or had low water pressure.
- Roads such as Southgate Avenue, Crawley Avenue, and part of the A23 were closed.
- Southern Water set up bottled water stations for affected residents.
- Emergency services asked people to avoid the flooded area for safety.
- The County Mall shopping center closed temporarily due to the water outage.
- Repair crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore water.
- Local residents reported difficulties and the need to buy bottled water.
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