A WATER leak has sprung in Bromley Cross.

Water is gushing on Darwen Road, near the junction of Arnold Road, forcing motorists to drive through large puddles,

United Utilities are investigating the cause.

It appears as though a water main has burst with water leaking out on to the carriageway.

This issue was first recorded to United Utilities yesterday evening but has continued into today.

United Utilities say they are currently investigating the problem, but add it could impact water supplies in the area ­— exactly how though is not clear.

Information posted on its website istates as soon as the issue is identified, teamswill be brought in  to fix the issue.

The water leak is also thought to be causing minor traffic delays.