Properties affected by flooding in Stutton

Crews from Haverhill and Holbrook were mobilised shortly after 1am to attend a flooding incident caused by a burst water main. 

Two homes were flooded when thousands of gallons of water spilled onto the road and into the properties. 

Due to the speed of the response from our crews and Anglian Water, no further homes were affected.

The severity of the flooding called for a multi-agency response. UK Power Networks isolated the electricity to the affected houses, Anglian Water shut off the water supply to the main, and the police worked with Suffolk Highways to put a road closure in place. 

As well as pumping flood water from the area, firefighters conducted door-to-door welfare checks and helped those affected salvage their belongings.

No casualties were reported but one homeowner did have to relocate to the first floor of their house. 

In addition to Manningtree Road, Alton Hall Lane, Church Road and Baytree Road were also affected.  

A stop was called at 03:48am and the incident was closed at 08:45am.