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It was not something you expect to see when walking through Bath.

A huge jet of water was seen shooting from the ground in the centre of the city this lunchtime (November 16).

Wessex Water has issued a comment on the issue, which can be seen below.

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Wessex Water comment

Some residents could experience no water or low pressure.

A Wessex Water spokesman said:

“We’ve been carrying out repairs to a burst water main in Sawcross, Kingsmead Square.

“Some customers in the area may have briefly experienced no water or low pressure, for which we apologise.

“Supply has now been fully restored and we hope to have completed repairs by 5pm this evening.”


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The water is leaking into Kingsmead Square

(Image: Artur Lesniak/Reach Plc)
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The water shot high into the air

The incident happened between Monmouth Street and Westgate Street
The incident happened between Monmouth Street and Westgate Street (Image: Jonathan Coles)
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Some pictures from the scene

The water has extended across the surrounding area
The water has extended across the surrounding area (Image: Artur Lesniak/Reach Plc)
People took to standing in doorways
People took to standing in doorways (Image: Artur Lesniak/Reach Plc)
Workmen were present at the scene
Workmen were present at the scene (Image: Artur Lesniak/Reach Plc)
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The jet has now been covered

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