Didsbury floods LIVE as 30 homes 'under threat' after water main bursts on street

Up to 30 homes were under threat on Saturday night of being flooded after a major water main has burst.

A number of homes in and near Borrowdale Crescent in Didsbury have been affected.

The main burst on Saturday afternoon as engineers from United Utilities were working to fix a small leak. Water has since poured onto the road, with two homes currently affected by floodwater and a further 30 'under threat', emergency services say.

Firefighters and police are at the scene, with a cordon in place. A number of emergency service vehicles are at the scene.

Pictures sent to the Manchester Evening News show a significant flood in the street, with witnesses saying the road has been destroyed.

A United Utilities spokesperson said: "We are currently dealing with a burst water main on Borrowdale Crescent in Didsbury, Manchester.

"Our team is on site to isolate the burst and fix the issue as quickly, and as safely as possible. Partners from Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are assisting the efforts.

"Thank you for your patience and we will provide you with further updates when available.”

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 5.05pm on Saturday 5 April, five fire appliances from across Greater Manchester were called to reports of flooding from a burst water main on Borrowdale Crescent, Didsbury, which has affected up to 30 nearby properties.

“Our crews arrived quickly and remain in attendance providing advice and help to those affected, while also working alongside United Utilities and Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe.

“We’d like to thank residents for their cooperation and patience at this time.”

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