A major water leak is causing traffic problems in a South Hams high street.

Police earlier closed Fore Street in Kingsbridge from Knowle House Close up to Plymouth Road due to what appeared to be a burst water main, with water pouring down the street.

The problem appeared to be worsening this afternoon, with eyewitnesses reporting jets of water shooting some 30ft into the air at 3.30pm, with South West Water technicians in attendance having cordoned off the area.

Spokesperson for South West Water said: "A crew are on site and have started to dig down to the pipe. The repair will be completed and the road reopened as soon as possible."

This is the second time in two years that a burst pipe at this section of the town has forced a road closure, with South West Water attending in August 2018 and the road closed most of the day.