Homes evacuated near Todmorden after pressure on reservoir reaches dangerous levels
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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said high water levels were putting a dangerous amount of pressure on the structure.
Crews from Halifax and Todmorden are at the scene.
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Six homes have been evacuated and Lumbutts Road is closed.
Calderdale Council warned people to avoid the area.
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Hide AdThe council posted on Twitter: "Lumbutts Road in the #Todmorden area is now closed, and will remain closed until at least midnight tonight. This is due to a reservoir issue, which is being managed by the emergency planning team and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
"If you are travelling tonight please avoid the area. #safercalderdale"
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It comes after 1,500 homes were evacuated in the Derbyshire town of Whaley Bridge after flooding caused damage to a dam at the nearby Toddbrook Reservoir.
Derbyshire Fire Brigade has said the dam is at 'real risk of collapse'.