More than 40 people fled their flats and emergency crews were called after a residential block in Swansea flooded. Residents said water "gushed" through the 12 storey building.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the flood was caused by a burst pipe on the ninth floor of Strand Court in the city centre.

A number of disabled residents, including some in wheelchairs, live in the housing association run block. Some had to be helped out by neighbours after water started pouring through at about 3.30pm on Saturday, November 29.

One man jumped out of a ground floor window as water poured through his ceiling, a resident said. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here .

The flood affected about 40 flats on one side of the building, one person

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