Residents have spoken of their shock after a damaged water pipe led to a "huge river" flooding homes and roads in Beeston. Severn Trent said one of its pipes was "damaged by a third party" near High Road early on Tuesday afternoon (March 7), which led to water bursting out and stones being thrown.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed ten properties had been flooded and the majority of these had also been evacuated. Those forced to leave their properties gathered at a local church - while other residents tried to create makeshift barriers to stop the water from spreading.
Retired Malcolm Woodhead, 68, lives on Audon Avenue and assisted neighbours closer to the incident by bailing water and helping to construct makeshift barriers. He said: “I only saw it when I was sent a video.
