Watch more of our videos on Shots!
and live on Freeview channel 276

Queen Elizabeth's Academy, on Chesterfield Road South, has announced on its Facebook page that ‘the academy is closed to students today, Friday, January 21’.

The statement said: “Unfortunately, we have experienced a significant flood overnight, caused by a burst pipe.

“We are working hard to resolve this and begin the clean up operation.

Queen Elizabeth's Academy, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield.

“We will update parents and carers during the day today.

“Work will be available on Teams according to your child’s normal timetable.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.”

It is the second Mansfield school forced to close due to a burst pipe this week.

King Edward Primary School and Nursery, on St Andrew Street, Littleworth, reopened yesterday after pupils were sent home on Monday due to a burst pipe.

Notts sees hundreds of excess deaths in 2021

A message from Jon Ball, your Chad Editor: Please support your Chad by becoming a digital subscriber. You will see 70 per cent fewer ads on stories, meaning faster load times and an overall enhanced user experience. Click here to subscribe.

Mansfield secondary school closed due to flooding

A message from Jon Ball, your Chad Editor: Please support your Chad by becoming a digital subscriber. You will see 70 per cent fewer ads on stories, meaning faster load times and an overall enhanced user experience. Click here to subscribe.