Surging water from broken main slows traffic in Boothwyn, Delaware County

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Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Water surges from broken main
Water surges from broken main: Rick Williams reports during Action News at Noon on August 15, 2017.

BOOTHWYN, Pa. (WPVI) -- Surging water from a broken main is causing traffic trouble in Boothwyn, Delaware County.



The break was reported at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday on Conchester Highway near Bethel Avenue.



Watch raw video from the scene of a water main break in Boothwyn, Delaware County.


Utility crews were called after rushing water created flooding that impacted motorists.



The Action Cam arrived to find a geyser-like surge of water shooting high into the air.



Traffic is getting by, but motorists were advised to expect delays.



There was no immediate word when repairs would be completed.



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