A water main break in Brooklyn led to vehicles being trapped on a flooded street, with one almost falling into a sinkhole. Fire officials swiftly responded, shutting off the water and resolving the situation in under an hour.
The dramatic incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. on Bay 37th Street and Cropsey Avenue in Bath Beach, where local fire officials worked quickly to declare the situation closed with no injuries reported.
While the cause of the water main break remains unclear, the resulting flood caused significant disruption in the area, leading to the closure of the immediate vicinity for repair work.
This incident highlights the potential hazards of aging infrastructure in urban areas, as water main breaks can lead to dangerous conditions for both vehicles and pedestrians.
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