Holland Park Flooding LIVE: Burst Water Main Causes Widespread Disruption

Several streets have been closed, including part of Holland Park Avenue and the A3220 West Cross Route Tom Place 2 minutes ago A burst water main has cut off supplies to thousands of homes in west London. The incident near Holland Park Roundabout has flooded a number of streets, where residents have been rescued from properties overnight. Pictures showed cars submerged in water as Thames Water engineers battled to fix the problem. As of 11.40am, an estimated 2,000 properties were without supplies and 27 properties were confirmed to have suffered flooding. Several streets have been closed, including part of Holland Park Avenue and the A3220 West Cross Route between the Northern Roundabout and the Holland Park Roundabout. Follow the latest updates below... 4 minutes ago Thames Water statement Thames Water have issued another statement, in which they confirm the fresh flooding was not the result of a new burst. The statement reads: “Following further investigation, we can confirm that the flooding identified earlier is linked to the original burst water pipe near Holland Park roundabout (W11) and is not the result of a new burst. “Our teams are on site and are working to control the leak and manage the situation safely. We continue to work closely with the emergency services, and traffic controls remain in place to protect the public. “We know some customers are still experiencing issues and we’re working to restore services as quickly as possible. Others may notice lower water pressure initially, but this should improve as pressure builds in the pipes. “While this work is carried out, customers in the following postcodes may experience low pressure or no water: W1H, W4, W6, W8, W11, W12, W13 and W14. “If you’ve been directly affected by flooding, please call us on 0800 316 9800 so we can offer you further support.” The next Thames Water statement is due by 3.30pm. 1 hour ago Water main bursts again - Video 1 hour ago Latest from Thames Water Here is the latest statement from Thames Water: “Our teams are responding to a large burst water pipe near Holland Park roundabout (W11). The damaged pipe has been isolated and the original flooding has been stopped. “However, we’ve since been made aware of additional flooding on Lorne Gardens, which appears to be related. Our teams are on site and responding to this now to bring the situation under control. “We know some customers are still experiencing issues and we’re working to restore services as quickly as possible. Others may notice lower water pressure initially, but this should improve as pressure builds in the pipes. “We’re working closely with the emergency services to keep everyone safe. Traffic controls remain in place to protect the public, and if you’re travelling in the area, please allow extra time for your journey.” They will provide another update by 1.30pm. 1 hour ago Who lives in Holland Park? Holland Park is home to a slew of celebrities including David and Victoria Beckham, Robbie Williams and Jimmy Page. It is among London’s most expensive postcodes, with an average property selling price of £1.4million in 2025. 1 hour ago 'The whole bottom floor is flooded' Charles, a 27-year-old freelancer, recalled the events of this morning. Charles said: “I was asleep and someone’s car alarm went off and then mine went off so I went downstairs. The fire brigade had just got here and they were blowing up this rubber dinghy. Charles’ flooded home in Holland Park Megan Howe “The whole bottom floor is flooded. When I woke up the water was subsiding so I just sat in my bedroom. But some residents on the top floors were being carried out and put onto dinghys and taken elsewhere. “I’m just waiting to get in and to take pictures for insurance now.” 1 hour ago Latest from Thames Water A spokesperson from Thames Water has confirmed that, while it is a moving situation, as it stands an estimated 2,000 properties are without supplies and 27 properties are confirmed as having suffered flooding. 2 hours ago RBKC leader speaks Cllr Elizabeth Campbell, Leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council, has released a statement. Cllr Campbell said: “I would like to thank the emergency services and our own council officers who responded swiftly and worked through the night to ensure residents were safe and well following the flooding near Holland Park roundabout. “Some residents were evacuated from their homes and we were on hand to support them, alongside landlords. I have been to the scene myself this morning and met with some of those impacted by this incident. “Disruption is likely to continue today in the area but our street cleaning crews are on standby to clean the road as soon as emergency services and Thames Water deem it safe. “Our teams will continue to work closely with partner agencies to support residents throughout the clean-up and recovery.” 2 hours ago Update from Lorne Gardens Our reporter on site has confirmed that a number of cars are submerged again, and house alarms are going off. Two lanes of the roundabout are completely cut off, and people trying to access the Hilton are going right the way around. Megan Howe 2 hours ago Displaced residents sent to the Hilton We can confirm that a number of displaced residents have now been taken in by the local Hilton Kensington. They are currently being held in a suite, and have some rooms set aside for them. 2 hours ago Quotes from the scene in the early hours Here are some more details about the original incident and the emergency response. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters dealt with the flooding in the early hours, with around 25 people displaced due to flood water entering properties. Station Commander Kris Seymour, who was at the scene, said: “A burst 30-inch water main caused flooding up to 1-metre deep, affecting more than 50 homes and a hotel over a one-mile area. “Firefighters used specialist equipment, including an inflatable rescue boat to evacuate affected residents and flood barriers to divert flood water.” Latest updatesOlder updates MORE ABOUT