CHARLEROI, Pa. — A water main broke Friday morning in Charleroi, causing part of a road to buckle.
The break occurred about 6:30 a.m. in front of the water treatment plant on McKean Avenue, emergency dispatchers said.
Part of McKean Avenue was closed because of the break in a 24-inch line. One lane reopened just before noon.
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People in the area initially experienced low or no water pressure, officials said. All service has since been fully restored.
Work to repair the damage caused by the break continues.
WATER MAIN BREAK ON 88 in Charleroi. WATCH @WPXI right now. pic.twitter.com/CSQbvB6101
— Mike Holden (@WPXIMikeHolden) May 17, 2019
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