Leicester road closed after 'trunk' water pipe bursts
A major road in Leicester could be closed for several days after a water main burst.
The A563 Palmerston Way in West Knighton was flooded after a "trunk" pipe burst early on Friday. Severn Trent Water apologised after more than 1,000 homes were affected but said water supplies were now back to normal in the city. The road is closed between A6 Leicester Road and Welford Road and motorists have been told to expect delays. Overdale Infant and Junior Schools in Eastcourt Road are also closed. Sarah Jane O'Kane, from Severn Trent Water, said the burst pipe was classed as a "trunk pipe" which meant it held a large amount of water. "We can only apologise for any traffic problems or any water supply problems that people are going to see."