Water pipe burst in Todmorden (picture Bill Pilkington)Water pipe burst in Todmorden (picture Bill Pilkington)
Water pipe burst in Todmorden (picture Bill Pilkington)

Huge pipe burst creates spectacular 50 foot water fountain in Todmorden

A water pipe burst caused a huge water fountain in Todmorden town centre.
By Ian Hirst
Published 29th Jun 2020, 13:43 BST

Readers captured the moment the eruption happened on Burnley Road on Sunday.

Bill Pilkington captured the water burst opposite the bus station.

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Bill Pilkington captured the water burst opposite the bus station.

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He said the spectacular water jet shot over 50 ft into the air.

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He said the spectacular water jet shot over 50 ft into the air.

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Members of the Calderdale Community Protection Team also captured images of the fountain.

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Members of the Calderdale Community Protection Team also captured images of the fountain.

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Yorkshire Water said it repaired the burst later that same day.

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Yorkshire Water said it repaired the burst later that same day.

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