Water main break shuts down street in Boston
A water main break shut down a street in Boston early Wednesday morning.
The incident happened at about 3 a.m. on Sudbury Street between Cambridge and Congress streets in downtown, Boston police said.
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The water main break will affect foot and car traffic, police said.
"Please seek an alternative route," police advised.
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It's unclear what caused the water main break and if any businesses were impacted.
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