Water main break closes portion of Cottman Avenue

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A large water main break shut down a portion of Cottman Avenue early Friday.

It happened around 3 a.m. on Cottman Avenue at Keystone Street in the Tacony section of Philadelphia.

Police discovered the break while out on patrol.

The water was coming from a building then through a Jersey barrier then flowing down the street.

Cottman Avenue is closed at Keystone Street while repairs are being made.