Emergency as flood takes over Kings Cross in London
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"Around 20 people have been evacuated by crews due to flooding in particular properties. Traffic in the local area will be heavily impacted, and people are asked to stay away as firefighters respond. Pentonville Road is closed to traffic between Penton Rise and King's Cross Road.@
Not less than sixty firefighters are currently tackling a flooding emergency in Kings Cross, London.
Crews raced to Pentonville Road at around 4 am Sunday to reports of a burst water main, local media reports.
Footage shared on X shows torrents of water flowing down the road. People are asked to stay away from the area which has impacted traffic and 11 London buses are on diversion.
They are: 17, 30, 46, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, and 476.
Pentonville Road is closed to traffic between Penton Rise and Kings Cross Road. It is a busy road lined with shops, bus stops, and places to eat and drink, running from Angel in the east to Euston Road in the west.
MyLondon quotes a London Fire Brigade (LFB) spokesperson as saying: “Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are responding to flooding near King’s Cross Station.
“A 16-inch water main on Pentonville Road has caused flooding to an area of around 250 square metres, which has affected the basements of multiple residential and commercial properties. Crews are working alongside emergency service partners to limit the spread of flooding and keep local residents safe.
“The Brigade has deployed mobile flood barriers and specialist water rescue crews have been mobilised to the scene to lead on any evacuations. Firefighters are also utilising a drone to survey the entire area affected by floodwaters.
“Around 20 people have been evacuated by crews due to flooding in particular properties. Traffic in the local area will be heavily impacted, and people are asked to stay away as firefighters respond. Pentonville Road is closed to traffic between Penton Rise and King’s Cross Road.
“The Brigade was called at 4.07 am. Crews from Euston, Islington, Soho and surrounding fire stations are at the scene.”
A Thames Water spokesperson said: “We’re sorry for the burst pipe on Pentonville Rd, N1 London. Engineers are on site with emergency services to minimise disruption. Support teams are helping affected customers. No impact to water supply.”
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