Swindon underpass drained after five foot deep flooding

The Haydon Wick underpass just off Westfield Way is a common access route to get to Haydon Leigh Primary School.

But when heavy rainfall and mass flooding hit the town on Monday, September 23, the underpass resembled more of a 'pool' as it became submerged in approximately five feet of murky water.

One passerby, who shared photos of the submerged underpass, described it as a serious safety concern, stating: "If someone slides down the bank into the water and cannot swim they will have a hard time getting out."

Others pointed out that the water level in the underpass, which is used frequently by school children, was above the average child's head height.

The footpath was closed shortly afterwards by Swindon Borough Council.

The underpass as seen on Monday evening (September 23) (Image: Kelvin Mackenzie) The aftermath of the floods as seen on Tuesday morning (Image: Dave Cox) Now less than 24 hours on from the start of the flooding, the 'dangerous' underpass has been completely drained.

However, it remains closed to the public as of Tuesday morning.

Queen’s Park lake has also been sectioned off due to flooding overnight causing green algae to overflow from the lake.

Piper's Way, which was impassable on Monday due to water reaching the top of cars' tyres, has now been reopened to the public.