LIVE updates: Schools shut and homes flooded as burst water main deluges Greater Manchester housing estate

Schools have been shut after a burst water main flooded a housing estate in Rochdale.

Pictures shared on social media appear to show cars and homes on the Kirkholt estate partially under water.

The flooding is the result of a burst water main on Gerrard Street. Dozens of homes have also reportedly been left without water.

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Three schools have been forced to shut as a result of the burst water main, according to Rochdale council. They are St Mary's CE Primary in Balderstone, Holy Family Roman Catholic School and Sandbrook Community Primary School.

Engineers from United Utilities are on scene attempting to repair the burst water main.

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Today is not the first time the street has been affected by flooding, residents say.

John Taylor was among the residents affected by the flood, and was one of a number who said this is not the first time the street has flooded.

He told @MENnewsdesk : “It’s done it before. I think about four years now. It just floods right through.”

The floodwater has now receded and the clean-up is under way.

Flood waters have now receded and highway maintenance are carrying out work. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/KVIeJmttpg

Residents have been speaking to our reporter, Kit, about the impact of today's flooding.

A resident told @MENnewsdesk: “Every one of us has lost work today. Out the back was flooded as well. It’s come down the back but it looks like a pipe has burst.” pic.twitter.com/AG3HgQ7vDd

People affected by the flooding have been placed in temporary accommodation, residents claim.

Residents whose homes have been directly affected by the flooding