By . Sophie Jane Evans . PUBLISHED: . 09:48 EST, 22 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 11:45 EST, 22 October 2013 . This is the incredible moment a 100ft jet of water shot into the sky after technicians accidentally punctured a water main. The high pressure water rocketed into the air in Malden Fields in Bushey, Hertfordshire - sending stones, litter and other debris sky high. It was let loose by technicians from Affinity Water, who had been carrying out work on the mains pipe. Scroll down for video . Powerful: The 100ft jet of water shot into the sky after technicians accidentally punctured a water main . Breathtaking: The high pressure water rocketed into the air in Malden Fields in Bushey, Hertfordshire . It is believed that a build-up of high pressure caused the 21-inch pipe to rupture. Shocked locals caught the jet of water on camera as it burst out of the main at about 3pm yesterday. It blasted into the sky, before crashing to the ground - sending water gushing through the surrounding streets. Resident Harry Jonson, 66, said he and his neighbours were told to stay indoors to avoid being injured by the enormous jet. 'I looked at my window and saw a massive water spurt, just like a fountain,' he said. Wreaking havoc: A fire crew from Watford Fire Station were called to the scene to try to control the burst pipe . 'We were told to stay indoors as the water was so powerful it was blowing rocks into the air. 'I've never seen anything like it before.' A fire crew from Watford Fire Station were called to the scene to try to control the burst pipe. Today, an Affinity Water spokesman said: 'We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to customers by a burst 21-inch raw water main. Scene: Technicians from Affinity Water observe the mains pipe, which burst at about 3pm yesterday . 'As the pipe was carrying "raw" untreated water, no customers have had their supply affected and no traffic management has been required whilst repairs take place. 'We would like to thank our customers for their patience while we carry out these repairs.' The spokesman added that repairs were expected to be completed today.
The high pressure water blasted 100ft into the air in Bushey, Hertfordshire .
Rocks, litter and other debris were sent flying through the sky .
Shocked locals captured the incredible moment on camera .
By . Sophie Jane Evans . PUBLISHED: . 09:48 EST, 22 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 11:45 EST, 22 October 2013 . This is the incredible moment a 100ft jet of water shot into the sky after technicians accidentally punctured a water main. The high pressure water rocketed into the air in Malden Fields in Bushey, Hertfordshire - sending stones, litter and other debris sky high. It was let loose by technicians from Affinity Water, who had been carrying out work on the mains pipe. Scroll down for video . Powerful: The 100ft jet of water shot into the sky after technicians accidentally punctured a water main . Breathtaking: The high pressure water rocketed into the air in Malden Fields in Bushey, Hertfordshire . It is believed that a build-up of high pressure caused the 21-inch pipe to rupture. Shocked locals caught the jet of water on camera as it burst out of the main at about 3pm yesterday. It blasted into the sky, before crashing to the ground - sending water gushing through the surrounding streets. Resident Harry Jonson, 66, said he and his neighbours were told to stay indoors to avoid being injured by the enormous jet. 'I looked at my window and saw a massive water spurt, just like a fountain,' he said. Wreaking havoc: A fire crew from Watford Fire Station were called to the scene to try to control the burst pipe . 'We were told to stay indoors as the water was so powerful it was blowing rocks into the air. 'I've never seen anything like it before.' A fire crew from Watford Fire Station were called to the scene to try to control the burst pipe. Today, an Affinity Water spokesman said: 'We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to customers by a burst 21-inch raw water main. Scene: Technicians from Affinity Water observe the mains pipe, which burst at about 3pm yesterday . 'As the pipe was carrying "raw" untreated water, no customers have had their supply affected and no traffic management has been required whilst repairs take place. 'We would like to thank our customers for their patience while we carry out these repairs.' The spokesman added that repairs were expected to be completed today.
October 2013 . This is the incredible moment a The high pressure water rocketed into the air in Malden Fields in Bushey, Hertfordshire - sending stones, litter and other debris sky high. It was Shocked locals caught the jet of water on camera