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A burst water main has been causing problems in Hainault overnight.
Thames Water confirmed four properties were left without water after reports of the burst pipe at Hainault Industrial Park shortly after 11pm last night.
A spokesman said crews were on the scene at Romford Road and were hoping to fix the problem today.
She said some residents in the area may have also experienced low water pressure as a result of the burst pipe.
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