Water was captured pouring onto a Sunderland street overnight after a water main burst - sparking power cuts in nearby streets. 

The incident occurred on Chester Road, near the junction with St Mark's Road, on Tuesday (December 3) evening after the water main burst just before midnight. 

Footage taken from the scene showed how water had flooded a significant stretch of the street, with police seen blocking off the road to motorists. 

Crews from Northumbrian have been working on the incident through the night - with the water firm confirming that there has been no impact on the water supply to customers in the area. 

Northern Powergrid previously confirmed that 35 properties were affected by a power cut at around 7.30am, with 110 customers cut off.

Crews at the scene on WednesdayCrews at the scene on Wednesday (Image: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER)

They said teams were still "working to get power back on" - with restoration in progress at the time of publication and works expected to be completed by midday on Wednesday (December 4).

Aerial footage from 'I'm Bored North East' also revealed the extent of the flooding from above, which can be seen here.

A full statement from Northumbrian Water said: “We are currently on-site at the Western Hill junction on Chester Road repairing a burst on a water main.

“The burst was reported to us late last night (03/12/2024) and our crews have worked through the night to isolate and repair the burst.

A shot of the floodingA shot of the flooding (Image: I'm Bored North East)

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“There has been no impact on our water supply to our customers in the area and we are aiming to have the repair completed today.

“The road junction is closed temporarily to allow the repairs to be carried out quickly and safely. Please find an alternative route. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.”

Northumbria Police and Sunderland City Council have been contacted for comment.