Stoke Newington flood – in pictures
Deluge saw 350 people evacuated due to a burst water main, with residents of the Gibson Gardens estate taking matters into their own hands to save their homes
Gibson Gardens
Stoke Newington flood: How quick thinking neighbours saved Gibson Gardens homes
When water started rising, residents grabbed wood, pallets, bags of cement, potted plants and traffic cones to construct barrier
Stoke Newington flood: burst water main sees 350 people evacuated
Burst pipe leads to streets being submerged and forces 350 people to evacuate just two weeks before Christmas
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