River access closed at Bradgate Park due to burst sewage pipe

Access to a waterway in Bradgate Park has been closed due to a burst sewage pipe.The Bradgate Park Trust said there was no access to the river at the site in Newtown Linford due to pollution from the burst pipe nearby.Severn Trent said its teams were on site responding to a “waste water issue” and were working “quickly and safely” to resolve it.A spokesperson added: “We understand this may be concerning for local residents and visitors. We’d like to reassure everyone that getting this resolved remains our top priority.”The park trust advised children and pets be kept away from the water.The water company said it would continue to monitor the situation while carrying out any necessary repairs and clean-up work.