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Sean Murphy

Water supplies restored to 50,000 Glasgow homes after burst pipe chaos floods road

Water supplies have been restored to more than 50,000 Glasgow homes and businesses after a main supply pipe burst.

Scottish Water confirmed that the 36in (91cm) trunk main had ruptured on Bearsden Road in Anniesland this morning.

Nearby roads flooded with water, which later turned to ice in the freezing temperatures.

The burst water main flooded nearby roads. (Contributed)

Scottish Water confirmed that it has now isolated the burst main and supply is beginning to "return to normal".

Earlier police had to be called out to manage traffic and put measures in place to help drivers avoid the affected areas.

Footage shared on social media showed water pouring out into the streets and beginning to rise around parked cars.

A spokesperson for Scottish Water commented: “We would like to apologise to customers in Glasgow who have experienced disruption to their water supply this morning as a result of a burst on one of our trunk mains serving the western side of the city.

“We have made good progress and supply restoration is now underway. The majority of customers should see their supply return by lunchtime, although some may experience variations in water pressure while the network adjusts.”

“We are continuing to monitor the network closely and to support customers, while repair work gets underway.”

Regular updates on the situation will be provided via Scottish Water's website.

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