Engineers have cordoned off a high street after a burst water main flooded the road.

Shoppers approaching Ashford town centre from East Hill have reported the leak in the Lower High Street, opposite The County Hotel pub.

South East Water engineers arrived at the scene at 5.20am this morning, but the water has flowed down station road.

Distribution manager Mark Rice said: “On arrival our technician found that there was a leak on a six inch diameter water main and we sent our specialist team to carry out a repair.

Video: Burst water main in Ashford High Street

“Unfortunately emergencies like this do happen from time to time. We understand that the water leak did not affect supply to our customers and the repair should be complete by late this afternoon.”

Leaks can be reported to the company by calling 0333 000 3330.