Hastings: Road flooded as water gushes from drain close to shopping centre

Water gushed from a drain in Hastings on Monday (16 January), flooding a road.

The incident happened close to Priory Meadow Shopping Centre and the area has been “taped off for public safety” according to Sussex World.

A parked car can be seen almost submerged by the water rushing down the road.

“Both sides of Priory Meadow Shopping Centre are underwater,” a statement from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said.

“The shopping centre is closed and we ask that you avoid the area.”

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