Homes have been damaged during flooding caused by a major burst water main in Hampshire.

Southern Water engineers are currently on the scene of the incident in Ashurst.

The burst main has send water cascading down the A35 and into homes and gardens.

Part of the road has also been blocked off due to the incidenrt.

A spokesman for Southern Water said: " Once we've stopped the flooding which is causing a danger to traffic and damage to homes and gardens we hope to re-zone customers to restore supplies while we make repairs.

"Traffic management is also likely to be in place during the fix.

"We apologise for the disruption and the damage to property. "

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