Supply problems for Sunderland homes and traffic disruption after water main bursts

A water main in North Hylton Road has burst. Image copyright Google Maps.A water main in North Hylton Road has burst. Image copyright Google Maps.
A water main in North Hylton Road has burst. Image copyright Google Maps.
A burst water main has left some homes in Sunderland without a supply this morning.

Northumbrian Water has confirmed it is dealing with an issue on North Hylton Road in Southwick after the incident was reported shortly after 6am today.

A crew is on site and carrying out investigations, with the number of properties affected still to be established.

Traffic in the area is also facing a delay due to the disruption.

Northumbrian Water has said it is issuing updates via its Twitter account, @nwater_care.