Key Stroud road closed due to burst pipe
A KEY road in Stroud town centre is currently shut due to a burst water pipe.
A section of London Road - between Trio and Cornhill roundabout - is closed this morning, Saturday, May 24.
A spokesperson from Gloucestershire Highways said: 'London Road, Stroud is currently closed due to a burst water pipe.
'Please follow the diversion and drive safely.'
It is understood Severn Trent is aware of the incident.
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