A critical incident has been declared this Thursday evening as the River Lea has catastrophically burst its banks near Hackney Wick and flooded the Herford Union Canal. The unexpected breach has resulted in significant flooding into the nearby canal, causing it to overflow into the surrounding streets on Smeed Road and Beachy Road along with parts of Wyke Road.
In response to this emergency, the London Fire Brigade has dispatched 10 fire engines along with numerous water rescue specialists to manage the situation supported by over 60 firefighters and officers.
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