Burst water main floods Marylebone, Westminster Court closed

A burst 9 centimetre water main early on Thursday flooded streets and basement homes in Marylebone, central London, prompting evacuations, road closures and the temporary closure of Westminster Magistrates Court. Emergency services were called at about 5.20am to Enford Street after thousands of gallons of water poured into the area, affecting properties on neighbouring York Street and causing widespread disruption across an estimated 200 metre by 100 metre area.

London Fire Brigade said eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters from stations including Paddington, Euston, Soho, Chelsea and Kentish Town were sent to the scene. Approximately 14 residents from ground floor and basement properties were evacuated as a precaution, the brigade said, and crews have been working to make the scene safe while supporting local businesses and the community. Station commander Brien O Keeffe, who is at the scene, said, "Crews are working hard to assist partner agencies to resolve the incident as quickly as possible in a safe manner and are continuing to support local businesses and the community."

Thames Water confirmed it was on site to carry out emergency repairs and said it was working...