Burnley school closed as water supply cut

A Burnley primary school has had to turn pupils away this morning as it is without water

United Utilities engineers are currently working in Wellfield Drive, Burnley, to start repairs on a burst water pipe which has cut the supply to homes in the area. In the meantime, St Mary Magdalene’s RC Primary School has had to close for the day.

STOPPED: United Utilities is investigating a problem with running waterplaceholder image
STOPPED: United Utilities is investigating a problem with running water

“We’re sorry for the trouble this may be causing you and we will get your taps flowing normally again as quickly as we can,” said a spokesman.

The leak was spotted at 4am.

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