Water gushes from a burst main in Oxford, England. – Vintage Photograph

Water shot 20 feet into the air after a main burst at the site of the former Co-op Dairy in Botley Road, Oxford, during demolition work. Thames Water Authority workers were able to shut off the pipe without disrupting water supply to any homes in the area and repair work is expected to be completed by the next day.Water shot 20 feet into the air after a main burst at the site of the former Co-op Dairy in Botley Road, Oxford, during demolition work. Thames Water Authority workers were able to shut off the pipe without disrupting water supply to any homes in the area and repair work is expected to be completed by the next day.

Dimensions: 16.6 x 23.8 cm

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WATER shot 20 feet into the air when a main burst today at the site of the old Co-op dairy in Botley Road, Oxford, where demolition work is being carried out. A Thames Water Authority UN NO spokesman said a contractor work- ing on the site was responsible for the damage. But he said authority workers managed to shut off the pipe without cutting the water supply to any homes in the area. Repair work to the main is expected to be completed by tomorrow. Picture: TERRY LEE