Water main break closes road in Frankford; SEPTA buses detoured

Monday, August 1, 2016
FRANKFORD (WPVI) -- A water main break has shut down a street in the Frankford section of Philadelphia, prompting SEPTA to detour some of its buses.

The break was reported at 6:30 a.m. Monday in the 1200 block of Arrott Street near Horrocks Street.
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The Action Cam found minor flooding along the street, which was blocked off with police tape and closed to traffic.

SEPTA buses were being detoured around the area.
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Residents in the area reported low water pressure but no basement flooding.
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