A burst pipe flooded part of the 50th Street subway station this afternoon (Monday), forcing a temporary disruption to downtown C service and sending water gushing onto the platform during the height of the midday commute.
A water pipe burst shortly after 1pm on the downtown C platform of the 50th St subway station. Photo: Catie Savage
The break occurred shortly after 1pm on the downtown C platform, where riders could see water pouring from a pipe near the ceiling and cascading onto the platform below. Videos and photos from the scene show a steady stream of water falling right at the edge of the platform.
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As a Hell’s Kitchen resident since 2005, I have lived in both the W30s and W50s. After a 15 year career in the luxury fashion industry, I made a pivot to community advocacy in 2020. In addition to my role as Deputy Editor at W42ST, I am founder of the local non-profit cleanup group Litter Legion, co-chair of HK49-54 Block Alliance and a member of Manhattan Community Board 4. I’m deeply committed to improving my neighborhood and serving the people who call it home.