CRADLEY Heath has been hit by flooding and a lack of running water due to a burst main.
The burst took place close to Cradley Heath railway station this morning (Wednesday January 8).
Eyewitness reports say the car park of the railway station has been flooded and homes have been affected.
South Staffordshire Water has confirmed a team are on site to fix the problem.
Residents in Cradley Heath are currently experiencing low water pressure or no water at all due to the burst.
Homes in Netherton are also understood to be affected.
⚠️ Cradley Heath / Netherton ⚠️
— South Staffs Water 🚰 (@SthStaffsWater) January 8, 2020
We have a burst main in Cradley Heath and we are currently on site. Customers in the Cradley Heath and Netherton areas may be experience low pressure or no water. We're really sorry.
Updates: https://t.co/ogIIwBYh4d pic.twitter.com/TrIzq2V49F
Photos and video: Jane Baker/Facebook
Dudley Council said work to repair the damaged road surface will be "managed using two-way temporary traffic signals rather than a closure."
Project engineer Jill Wakeman said: "Delays should therefore be anticipated and drivers are advised to seek an alternative route where possible.
"Updates will be sent out when received."
More to follow.
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