Parts of Whitehaven town centre have been closed off this morning as police and utility company officials deal with a burst water main.
A spokesman for United Utilities said engineers are on their way to the affected area, which is reported to include Coach Road.
An assessment will be made.
"The early indications from the police are that the damage is severe," said a spokesman for United Utilities.
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