The Environment Agency (EA) has advised against bathing at three locations in Cowes and East Cowes on the Isle of Wight following a sewage burst.
The government body has warned against entering the sea due to pollution from sewage after the incident on Millfield Avenue this morning (Tuesday, May 12).
Southern Water's teams are responding to the burst sewer by deploying tankers, sandbags and hay bales to manage flows while repairs are planned.
In the early hours of this morning, a 'river of sewage' flooded into gardens on Old Road and 'destroyed' the surface of Millfield Avenue.
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Holy Cross Primary School closed due to no emergency vehicle access, but Year Six pupils attended to complete a SAT exam.
Cllr Karl Love, representative for East Cowes ward, said the clean-up has now begun in gardens and properties and the pressurised sewage system has been turned off at Spring Hill.
He said: "Contractors are hoping that they can repair the pipe tonight however, it all depends on what they discover.
"Contractors are open to do some temporary road works to make the road safe.
"I’m informed the road will still be closed for school traffic tomorrow. - however, that could change."
He warned against cutting cutting grass and said to clean the feet of pets after they have been walked down the road.
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