Homes evacuated as huge leak sends water shooting into the air and disrupts trams

Builders have caused several homes to be flooded, as water was seen “shooting into the air” owing to a burst water main.

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Nottingham alongside Severn Trent to deal with the leak, which was reported earlier this afternoon.

The huge amount of water has affected a number of transport links in the area, including NET Tram and Nottingham City Transport, as the High Road was closed in both directions.

Ten homes have also been affected by the water, Nottinghamshire Live reported.

Water suppliers Severn Trent revealed in a statement the issues were caused by a “third party”.

The leak is believed to have been caused by nearby builders (Joshua Hartley)

A spokesman added: "A third party has caused damage to one of our larger pipes as they were working on a building site in Beeston.

“Our teams are continuing to work in the area to minimise disruption.

“Customer water supplies are currently not affected, and we're working on the network to help keep supplies on during the repair, as well as bringing tankers to the area.

"We're working with the local authorities and services, and we will be supporting and contacting anyone that has been affected by the damaged pipe.

"It will be our priority to get everything back to normal as quickly, and safely as possible."

In a statement Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said: "We are currently in the area of the college campus in Beeston due to a burst water main.

Affected homeowners were evacuated to a nearby church (Joshua Hartley)

"High Road has been closed and trams in the area have been stopped. Severn Trent are working to resolve this.

“Update on Beeston flooding: about 10 properties have been flooded and the majority of these have been evacuated.

“Anyone required to leave their property will be asked to do so by the emergency services.

“A cordon is in place and we will continue to update on this incident.”

Some nearby tram stops are unable to be served as a result of the leak.

In a statement on Twitter, operator NET said: "Due to a burst water main, we have no service between Cator Lane & Beeston.

“NCT Orange Line buses are currently accepting our tickets and passes. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

Households who have had to evacuate their homes due to the ongoing flooding from the damaged water pipes have been sent to a nearby church in Beeston.