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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Fran Way

Flooded road closed in both directions after burst water main

A road has been left flooded after a burst water main tonight.

Devonshire Road, in Atherton, is now closed in both directions from Spa Road and Oxford Road.

Pictures show the street covered in water and drivers having to turn around to avoid the floods.

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Transport for Greater Manchester tonight warned drivers to avoid the areas and said there would be bus diversions in the morning.

Writing on Twitter, it said: "Devonshire Road is closed from Spa Road and Oxford Road in Atherton. This is due to a burst water main.

" @DiamondBusNW have been informed and services will be on diversion from tomorrow morning. Check with the operator for details."

It is not yet known how long the incident will take to resolve.

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