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'The water was gushing like a waterfall'... residents in shock as 'major flooding' hits part of Bolton

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For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter Residents were in shock as 'major flooding' hit part of Bolton today.

Roads in Horwich, near the Beehive roundabout and on the Rivington Grange estate, were left under a deluge of water this afternoon after heavy rain hit the area.

Local residents described water 'gushing like a waterfall' through the new-build housing estate and down Chorley New Road. Cars were pictured stuck in the flood water and traffic had to be diverted away from the area.

Bolton Council said a 'limited number of sandbags' would be delivered to Fallbirch Road this evening for those in urgent need.

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