A major water main has burst near Newcastle, causing several road closures and flooding up to a metre deep.

The main burst at around 6am this morning, on Munibung Road, Cardiff and forced the closure of the intersection of Munibung Road and Macquarie Road.

The roads are still closed in both directions.

NSW Police and Fire Rescue NSW have attended and RMS NSW remain on scene. (Live Traffic NSW)
The flood waters are more than one metre deep. (Live Traffic NSW )
The road may need to be resurfaced. (Live Traffic NSW )

Hunter Water have worked throughout the day to drain the intersection, with the main expected to be replaced later tonight.

NSW Police and Fire Rescue NSW have also attended and RMS NSW remain on scene, with reports that the road may need to be resurfaced.

A burst water main has flooded an intersection in Cardiff, near Newcastle. (Live Traffic NSW )

Local residents say this is the third time in the past five years a similar incident has happened at this intersection.



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