
Several cars have been crushed in an underground car park in London today after a bizarre incident caused by flooding.

A burst water main in Crayford saw gallons of water to leak out and cause traffic chaos by covering roads around the area.

But the water also caused polystyrene insulation under Townhill Square car park road surface to expand and rise by around four feet, forcing the vehicles trapped inside upwards into the roof.

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A burst water main in Crayford has led to polystyrene insulation in a car park to expand, causing the road surface to rise by around four feet and crushing vehicles trapped inside, pictured

A water main burst overnight, causing widespread flooding throughout the area, including Townhall Square car park, pictured

The bizarre incident has left many trapped inside the car park indefinitely even if their vehicles escaped any damage

Emergency services taped off the area although it would be difficult for any drivers to properly access their vehicles anyway

Meanwhile Thames Water staff are working to repair the leak, pictured, which happened in Crayford High Street

Crews from London Fire Brigade have been pumping water out of the flooded High Street in Crayford this morning and it is understood the burst pipe is also affecting Greenwich and Bexley and parts of Dartford and Kent.

Thames Water is working on fixing the problem and is proving emergency supplies of bottled water to those affected.

In a statement, the company said: ' We’re working hard to restore water to #DA1, #DA2, #DA6 and #DA16. We're sorry for the disruption.

Townhall Square, pictured, is one of the busiest car parks in Crayford due to its proximity to shops and the library

The car park has scores of vehicles trapped inside, pictured, with owners none the wiser as to when they can retrieve them

The High Street is flooded outside popular areas including Nandos and McDonalds, with London Fire Brigade urging people to avoid the area

'Water supplies in #DA1, #DA2, #DA6 and #DA16 postcode areas are now returning to normal. Bottled water is available in Denton Road DA1 3QY.'

Thames Water later confirmed the 'situation was under control' and that water supplies should be returning to normal across all areas.

London Fire Brigade added the incident would cause 'huge traffic issues' and has urged motorists to avoid the area if possible.

Witnesses have spoken of panic among residents who have been scrambling to get as much water as they can get their hands on.

One woman said she was a man pack out his entire car boot with water bottled, while another filled up a shopping trolley with 'around 40 bottles'.

The fire brigade put out a warning to drivers on Twitter this morning and said the flood would cause 'huge traffic issues'

Although the roads around the High Street remain flooded, Thames Water says supplies should be returning to normal

Meanwhile Thames Water has been handing out emergency bottles of water, pictured, to cover for the supply stoppage

Residents have been taking as much water as they can carry, pictured, as they prepare for the shortage