Southern Water was today working to repair a sewer burst which closed part of Cowes High Street late last night. 

Isle of Wight County Press reader Sam Ford sent us a video taken from his home minutes after the burst occurred at 11.30pm.

Scroll down to see Sam Ford's video and footage of work taking place in the high street this morning.

He said an ambulance drove through the block paved area and the roadway began to crumble.

 

Isle of Wight County Press: Sandbags being placed in Cowes High Street.Sandbags being placed in Cowes High Street. (Image: Newsquest)

This morning the road was closed with Southern Water staff in attendance. 

Sandbags were being place to protect nearby properties.

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In a statement to the Isle of Wight County Press, Southern Water said: "We are sorry for the disruption caused by a burst wastewater main in Cowes High Street in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).

"Our team is on site now to prevent further flooding and assess the damage to the pipework so we can begin repairs as soon as possible.

"We will contact businesses and customers who have been directly impacted by the burst, which took place near the public slipway.   

"Traffic diversions will be in place for the duration of the repair and restoration of the road, which is likely to last for a week.

"Pedestrian access to the area should be unaffected.”