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A 1879 cast iron water main burst in North Philadelphia, flooding streets and collapsing a road, but crews contained it within hours.
A 30-inch cast iron water main, installed in 1879, ruptured at 9th and Montgomery streets in North Philadelphia around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 24, releasing about four million gallons of water and causing a road collapse that swallowed a parked car.
Emergency crews contained the break within 2.5 hours, restoring water service and preventing further loss.
Flooding affected basements near Berks Street, prompting the Philadelphia Water Department to advise residents to document damages and contact them at (215) 685-6300.
The roadway remains closed as repairs continue, with damage assessments ongoing and no timeline yet set for full restoration.
Una tubería de agua de hierro fundido de 1879 estalló en el norte de Filadelfia, inundando calles y derrumbando una carretera, pero los equipos la contuvieron en cuestión de horas.