Flooding incident in Telford sparks 999 call

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Published 7th Apr 2026, 06:45 GMT

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It affected the electrics

Fire crews were called to a property on Lancaster Avenue in Telford on Sunday (6 April) after flooding began affecting the home’s electrical system.

The incident was reported at 14:29, with one appliance from Telford Central attending. Crews discovered that water from a defective shower on an upper floor had leaked through the property, impacting electrics below.

Firefighters made the situation safe and ensured there was no immediate risk to occupants. No injuries were reported.

Flooding Telford - TLF

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