Wing mirrors and engine cover found blocking sewer

A steering wheel lock and caravan towing mirrors are among the items that have been discovered in a sewer in Hull.

An engine cover was also found blocking the sewer on Bricknell Avenue, resulting in sewage flooding into gardens.

Yorkshire Water warned people against disposing of unwanted items in sewers.

Regional operations manager Clare Spence said: "All we want in the network is the three Ps – pee, poo and toilet paper."

In 2022, the company described Hull as "a hotspot for blockages caused by wet wipes, unflushables and foreign objects in the sewer".

It urged people to discuss with their children what should not go into sewers after a child's push-along toy caused a significant blockage in Boothferry.

"Our teams clear blockages in our network every day and have seen all manner of unsuitable items, from Stanley knives to boots," said Ms Spence.

"But a car lock and wing mirrors are new ones to add to the list."

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