Newcastle flooding LIVE: Updates as road closed near Royal Victoria Infirmary after water main bursts

Claremont Road in Newcastle is currently closed in both directions following a burst water main near the Royal Victoria Infirmary. Simultaneously, a main road in Derbyshire has been closed after a car ended up in a hedge. Derbyshire Police have advised motorists to plan alternative routes and expect delays. These separate incidents have resulted in significant road closures and traffic disruptions across both Newcastle and Derbyshire, affecting local travel and accessibility in the impacted areas.