Thousands without water and 100 properties flooded after mains burst in London

The fire brigade said multiple homes have been flooded and firefighters had to lead around 25 residents to safety.

Belsize Road in Camden after a burst water main flooded the London street (Yui Mok/PA)

Dozens of residents have been evacuated after a burst water main flooded a London street and left thousands without water.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) said eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to Belsize Road in Camden at 2.50am on Saturday morning after a 42-inch water main burst, causing flooding to a depth of half a metre across an area of around 800 metres.