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18/02/2015
Supermarket Flooded By Burst Water Main
A Sainsbury's supermarket is Plymouth has been closed after being flooded by thousands of gallons of water.
It is understood that the water is from a burst water main at Marsh Mills in Plymouth.
The Environment Agency has established the water is free from sewage, following initial fears the water may contain human waste.
South East Water said that engineers are working to fix the burst water pipe.
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It is understood that the water is from a burst water main at Marsh Mills in Plymouth.
The Environment Agency has established the water is free from sewage, following initial fears the water may contain human waste.
South East Water said that engineers are working to fix the burst water pipe.
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