Northumbrian Water have confirmed there is a leak from a main water pipe in Newton Aycliffe.

A team is on the way to carry out emergency repair work to stop the flow of water.

Water supplies in the area may be affected and it is hoped a fix will be in place by 10.15pm.

One local described how the road had lifted up because of the burst pipe.

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Northumbrian Water will be working on it as a "priority".

A Northumbrian Water spokesperson said: “We have identified a leak in a main water pipe in Wycliffe Close, Newton Aycliffe, and are treating it as a priority.”

It is not clear whether any customers have been affected.