American tourists rescued from flooded Glasgow street

water was coming in through the side doors and the backdoor and our luggage got wet.

“When the firefighters arrived, they took us out through the windows and side doors on a raft.

“We were a little panicked, we’re in a foreign country.

“We don’t understand how Glasgow’s fire and rescue work here – it’s very different to in the States.

“At first when we called, they were telling us we didn’t need police, fire or rescue because nobody was in a medical emergency. We had to tell them it could turn into a medical emergency so they better send someone down.”

A spokesman for Scottish Fire and Rescue said: “Firefighters assisted six people from a van which had become stranded.”

Scottish Water confirmed that a burst water main caused the flooding and they warned locals that their supply could be disrupted.

A spokeswoman said: “Engineers are on site repairing a burst water main in Garscube Road, Glasgow. They are working hard to restore supplies to customers affected.

“Scottish Water apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank everyone for their patience and understanding.”

About 25,000 customers were thought to have had problems.

Properties in some parts of the city, including the Port Dundas, Cowcaddens, Firhill, Sighthill and Maryhill areas were still experiencing a loss of normal water supply, low water pressure or discoloured water last night.