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Video: Crews respond to major water main break in North Philadelphia

By and FOX 29 Staff
Published  June 23, 2022 7:41am EDT
Philadelphia
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Crews respond to major water main break in North Philadelphia

Emergency crews responded to a water main break causing flooding in North Philadelphia, while residents assess the damage.

PHILADELPHIA - Emergency crews are in North Philadelphia responding to a major water main break causing flooding on several blocks. 

Truck submerged in sinkhole as crews respond to water main break in North Philadelphia

FOX 29's Steve Keeley is in North Philadelphia where a truck is submerged in a sinkhole caused by a major water main break in North Philadelphia.

The incident is flooding streets in the area of N 4th and Berks Streets. 

Crews responding to major water main break in North Philadelphia

Emergency crews are responding to a water main break causing flooding in North Philadelphia.

Emergency crews could be seen in the area as water rushed down several city blocks. 

A large vehicle could also be seen in what appears to be the buckled part of the street where water is gushing from. 

Witnesses tell FOX 29's Steve Keeley that the driver of a Chevy Tahoe tried to drive through the water before falling into the growing sinkhole near the break. 

Philadelphia Water Department gives update on water main break in North Philadelphia

Crews are responding to a water main break that flooded North Philadelphia streets and flooded several homes in the area.

Officials with the Philadelphia Water Department held a briefing and said they were notified about the water main break around 6:45 a.m. Thursday morning. 

According to the department, there are two mains, a 20-inch and a 48-inch, that may be affected, but they aren't sure which line is damaged. 

No customers have reported a loss of water or issues with pressure, according to authorities. 

Once the water is turned off, field crews with the water department will begin home inspections to residences in the area, officials say. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.