PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — About 50 homes in the Tacony neighborhood of Philadelphia were without water Wednesday evening after a 12-inch water main ruptured.<\/p>\n
The break sent water rushing down Tulip Street, leaving behind a large hole as crews worked overnight to make repairs.<\/p>\n
Residents said the break happened around 5 p.m., startling people inside nearby homes.<\/p>\n
“I heard people screaming,” said resident Michael Huff.<\/p>\n
Huff said he ran outside and saw water bubbling up from the street.<\/p>\n
“It felt like the street was breaking up as it went down,” he said.<\/p>\n
Water main break floods street in Philadelphia’s Tacony neighborhood<\/p>\n
He added that the water reached several inches high as it flowed through vehicles and traveled down Princeton Avenue.<\/p>\n
Another resident, Danielle Spadafore, said she watched water surround her car.<\/p>\n
“It was crazy. I’ve never seen anything like it, and I’ve been here all my life,” she said.<\/p>\n
She added that her vehicle briefly turned on after the water rose.<\/p>\n
“I’m hoping there’s no damage. It’s a new car,” she said, laughing.<\/p>\n
Chris Repasy said he took off his shoes to get through the rushing water.<\/p>\n
“I had to hop, skip, jump. I had to do it all,” he said. “I’m a big shoe guy. My socks, I don’t care. But my shoes, I love shoes.”<\/p>\n
Huff said he hopes repairs move quickly, noting the construction is only a few feet from the church where his son is getting married in about a month.<\/p>\n
“I don’t want to bash the city, I love the city,” he said. “It just feels like everything is slow. So I understand that, but I selfishly want it done.”<\/p>\n
Officials have not yet said whether any homes experienced basement flooding or vehicles were damaged.<\/p>\n
Residents were told their water should be restored by Wednesday night.<\/p>\n
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