Dozens of residents have been evacuated after 40 cm of flood waters filled the streets of north London following a burst water main. Loading audio...

At least 30 people were evacuated from their Islington homes on Sunday night and Monday morning.

Up to 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters deployed to the areas of Canonbury Street, Essex Road, Elmore Street, Halliford Street and Ecclesbourne Road.

The public has been urged to avoid these areas, which remain filled with flood waters around 40cm deep - with disruption expected to continue throughout the morning.

Emergency services received more than 23 calls, which broke out just after 10pm on Sunday night.

Crews from Islington, Holloway, Stoke Newington and Euston were deployed to the scene.

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