Eileen Elizabeth ClarkThe water supply to large parts of Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire has been disrupted by a burst water mains.
Children were evacuated from a nursery in Milngavie after the burst pipe caused a road to split open.
Lullaby Lane nursery told parents that children had been safely taken to the nearby Rangers Training Centre.
East Dunbartonshire Council said the flooding forced the closure of parts of the A807 Auchenhowie Road and A81 Glasgow Road.
Rescue crews using dinghies were deployed to Milngavie as the nursery children were evacuated.
Scottish Water confirmed a burst trunk main is affecting customers across Glasgow and Bearsden, in postcodes G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G11, G12, G13, G15, G20, G51 and G61.
We’re investigating loss of water supply in the #G2 #G3 #G4 #G11 #G12 #G21 #G61 area. We’ll update you as soon as more info is available. Apologies for any inconvenience caused this evening. https://t.co/CQx7paR6Yh
— Scottish Water (@scottish_water) January 24, 2023
It said its teams were working alongside police and the fire service.
“We are currently on the way to investigate the issue and are aiming to be on site as soon as possible,” a statement read.
“While we investigate, please be aware that you may experience no water supply or low/intermittent water pressure. You may also experience discoloured water.”
East Dunbartonshire Council said Auchenhowie Road has been closed from the Allander Toll Roundabout to Glasgow Road, which was shut from the railway bridge to Burnbrae Roundabout.
