Water Chaos on Isle of Wight After Burst Main

Southern Water scrambled to tackle a burst main this afternoon on the Isle of Wight. The water pipe cracked open on Palmers Road, causing major disruption.

Primary School Shuts Amid Water Crisis

One local primary school was forced to close following the pipe failure. Southern Water crews rushed to the scene to fix the problem.

Southern Water Issues Apology

A spokesperson said: “Our team is on the way to investigate and make the necessary repairs. Sometimes repairs take longer than we’d like, as we need to complete numerous checks and tests.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.”

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