Burst pipe shoots water into the sky in South Shields

Northumbrian Water teams have cordoned off part of Westoe Road in South Shields today (Monday, March 9) after the main burst. 

The water firm said the incident – which was caused by “third party damage” –  has led to some flooding in the area. 

Footage taken from the scene shows water being shot up high in the air from the ground, well above nearby buildings. 

The water was sent towering into the sky (Image: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER)

It is not currently known when the issue will be fixed but Northumbrian Water said it will be carrying out repairs quickly and safely. 

A spokesperson said: “We’ve currently got a crew on site at a burst water main on Westoe Road in South Shields, caused by third-party damage.

“The size of the pipe has led to some localised flooding and our teams are now working to isolate the main and clear the water.

“We’ll be working closely with those affected to manage the impact and carry out repairs as quickly and safely as possible.

“We’d like to thank our customers for their patience while we work to get things back to normal.”