A BURST water main is causing problems in a York suburb.

Water Lane in Clifton is living up to it's name after a pipe burst this morning (October 26).

Drivers are being asked to try and avoid the area and Yorkshire Water have been contacted.

City of York councillor Darryl Smalley said the area affected is outside number 171, Water Lane in Clifton Without.

York Press:

Above, picture of the flooding from Cllr Darryl Smalley.

A spokesman for Yorkshire Water said: "We are aware of the burst here and have a team that will be attending on an emergency basis to get this resolved."