The streets of South Philadelphia were flooded after a water main break in Grays Ferry, officials say

Emergency crews responded to a water main break in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia on Friday evening, fire officials said.

Officials said crews responded to the water main break in the area of ​​28th and Dickinson Streets around 7:20 p.m. CBS News Philadelphia was on scene where water was pouring through the streets.

“I actually didn’t see the water main break,” said resident Dawn Tresoikas. “Someone said, ‘Hey, there’s a lot of water on the street.’

The Philadelphia Water Department is attempting to turn off the water, fire officials said.

“I came down and then I saw the water started flowing all the way,” Tresoikas said. “But I didn’t actually see the water pipe break, there are several neighbors who did.”

The Philadelphia Water Department said PWD has shut off a leaking 16-inch main and 28th Street is closed while repairs are planned.

It is unclear how many people will be affected by the break.

“It’s like a mini river flowing down there,” Tresoikas said. “I hope they can shut it down before the temperatures start, then it will be like an ice skating rink.”