Pupils sent home after flooding at Telford school
A Telford school was partially closed today due to a flood.
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The Phoenix Academy, in Dawley was shut to pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 after a broken tap flooded part of the school.
But the school is still open for pupils in years 10 and 11.
Russell Griffin, spokesman for Telford & Wrekin Council, said: "The flood was caused by a broken tap, which then leaked into an open-plan space.
"The school has been closed while we deal with the situation and we hope to reopen it tomorrow.
"We should know more information later today."
