Driver smashes into fire hydrant in University City

UNIVERSITY CITY (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia intersection was flooded after a driver smashed into a fire hydrant on Friday.

It happened in the 3900 block of Woodland Avenue in the University City section around 11:30 a.m.

The impact ruptured the hydrant, causing an eight-inch water main to break.

Video from Chopper 6 HD showed an intersection closed off with officials on the scene.

Water department officials said no customers were impacted.

There was no word on any injuries to the driver.

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