A large water main break on North 52nd Street near Wyalusing caused flooding and evacuations of several homes, according to various media reports. A 36-inch water main on the 500 block of North 52nd Street burst at around 5 a.m., causing massive flooding on the street. About a dozen of vehicles parked on the street were partially submerged and many homes were evacuated.
Massive flooding due to a water main break at 52nd & Wyalusing. Reports of people trapped. @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/zbbfwyaW1y
— Andrew Adamson (@AndrewDAdamson) June 14, 2015
Philadelphia Water Department crews were able to shut down the flow of the water by 7 a.m. and by 9 a.m. most of the water receded. Police, firefighters and utility crews continue working on the scene. Red Cross is assisting residents affected by the flooding. A temporary shelter has been set up at West Catholic High School at 4501 Chestnut Street.
.@RedCrossPhilly vols responded to an early morning Water Main Break on the 500 block of N. 52nd St. Phila. pic.twitter.com/TUdFRt1buA
— Anthony Tornetta (@atornetta) June 14, 2015
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