Crews attend to major water main break in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Crews are attending to a major water main break in Buffalo at the intersection of Military Road and Hertel Avenue.
A portion of the street has collapsed, officials said. An NFTA bus was stuck due to the water main break; officials said there were no injuries and that all passengers were safely removed from the bus.
Several nearby blocks are flooded, and a few vehicles are stuck, officials said. The water main break is near the Jasper Parrish Apartments. Police are advising drivers to avoid the area.
In a precautionary measure, officials said city vans are being used as warming shelters for residents who are impacted.
This is the third major water main break in recent days in the city of Buffalo. On Sunday, there was a water main break in North Buffalo on Hartwell Road. On Jan. 31, a massive water break caused massive flooding on Hawley Street, which quickly turned to ice, freezing the street.
WIVB News 4 has crews on the scene, and this story will be updated when more information is available.
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