A BURST water main has caused problems in Abbey Meads.
The incident flooded Shepperton Way, near the Orbital Centre, last night.
Large water main has burst in shepperton way, abbeymeads Swindon. Now isolated and no properties affected, please be aware that the road will be closed for a considerable time @DWFireControl @thameswater @SwindonCouncil
— Dorset&Wiltshire FRS (@DWFireRescue) September 9, 2019
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said an officer had been called to the scene at 10.35pm on Monday to assess the damage.
No homes were affected by the flooding and the incident was handed over to Thames Water.
Service 16, are currently unable to to service Abbey Meads, due to a burst water main. NGH
— Swindon's Buses (@SwindonsBusCo) September 10, 2019
Swindon Bus Company says the burst main has resulted in the number 16 bus being unable to service Abbey Meads.
More follows.
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