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Large Water Main Break Floods Paterson Community

Paterson

A massive water main break erupted on a Paterson Street flooded out several basements and had police closing off the street.

Emergency responders and utility crews arrived on Elizabeth Street shortly before 4:30 a.m. where heavy flooding was observed coming from a gaping hole in the roadway according to city officials.

Police closed off Elizabeth Street at Main Street as utility crews capped off the break shortly before 6:30 a.m.

There was low water pressure in the area as residents experienced flooded basement and some damages.

Stay clear of the Elizabeth Street.

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