Bridgewater Canal embankment collapses near Dunham Massey after heavy rain

A section of the Bridgewater Canal near Dunham Massey collapsed after heavy rainfall. The incident occurred close to Little Bollington, where dramatic video footage shows the embankment giving way, leading to significant flooding in nearby fields. Witnesses reported that the canal's water level was unusually low before the collapse, and they heard rushing water. The area has a history of breaches, with a similar incident occurring in 1970. Local workers are attempting to manage the flooding with stop locks. The canal is not managed by the Canal and River Trust but is believed to be owned by Peel.