This was the scene today at the beginning of today, since the families waded through the streets flooded in Birmingham after a large water leak in Stratford Road.
Severn Trent has confirmed that a main water pipe in the city’s Sparkhill area turned out that the residents ran out of water and local schools forced to close on Friday (September 6) in the morning.
The streets and pavements of the neighborhood were flooded, with the residents forced to walk through the water to the ankle to return to their homes, while three Dalt fire trucks with the incident.
The city’s residents suffered low water pressure, and in some cases there is no water at all for a couple of hours. The locals also complained or faded water in some homes.
The water pressure has affected the homes of B9, B10, B11, B13, B23, B27, B28, B91 and B92 postcards.
The road closures were in their place in Stratford Road, near Knowle Road, while the West Midlands Fire Service and water engineers worked to prevent houses and companies from flooding even more, and the West Midlands Firefighters Service (WMF) was pumping the excess water to the nearby River Cole.
“The floods have closed the Stratford road between Knowle Road and Bromyard Road in the Springfield area of Birmingham,” said a WMFS statement.
“Sarehole Road, Shaftmore Lane and Bromyard Road also have an affected leg. Avoid this area and adjacent roads while we work on the scene.
“This occurs after a large explosion of water. Three Kings Norton, highgate firefighters and there are Mills are present. Specialized technical rescue firefighters are also on the scene.
“Representatives of Severn Trent Water are on the scene, evaluating the fugo source. A submersible pump is used as the equipment works to limit damage to bitches and companies in the area.”
Although an interruption is expected during the day, the emergency service also confirmed that the Water Board had carried out an “environmental assessment” that had determined that the water was clean.
In addition, the police and highways of West Midlands advised motorists to avoid the affected area, and are currently in place as continuous emergency services to work on the incident scene as the night feels. Trainers, taxis and bus services are also diverting.
A WMFS spokesman is expected to added continuous repair works on the weekend: “Three firefighters remain in the place and firefighters will continue to cut Trent water engineers in this incident.
“Water is expected in the location of the gust upload, giving Severn Trent engineers access to the principal. The repair and restoration work is expected to continue until the weekend. Road closures remain in place.”
