FIREFIGHTERS were called to two properties after a water main burst in Frodsham.

The crew from Runcorn was called to Kingsley Road at 11.23am.

A spokesman for Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service said: "Water has flooded the basement and affected the electrics. Crews isolated the electrics and are using a pump to try and remove the water.

"United Utilities attended to isolate the leak.

"Crews were at the scene for approximately three hours and 40 minutes."