WATER is gushing down a busy road near a supermarket in Worcester after a pipe burst.

A large sum of water is gushing down Barbourne Road due to a burst pipe and police have had to cordon off the road.

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Shoppers are finding it difficult to get into Sainsbury's Local on Barbourne Road.

Worcester News: Burst pipe on Barbourne Road Burst pipe on Barbourne Road (Image: Hannah Cooper)

City councillor Hannah Cooper said: "I came just after 4.20pm and there was water pouring down the road.

"It is almost impossible to get into the local Sainsbury's right now.

"Police have had to cordon off the road.

"Residents are telling me that their water pressure is low or they have been left without water."

More information to follow.