Broken water main bursts from road, sending geyser high into air in Lynn

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By Frank O'Laughlin and Katie Brace

LYNN, Mass. — A massive water main break with a geyser-like rupture was caught on video in Lynn on Tuesday morning.

The break was reported in the area of Lewis Street at Wardwell Avenue, where water was seen shooting four stories into the air.

Video from the scene showed a powerful geyser of water rocketing high into the sky as emergency crews looked on.

Massive water main break sends geyser high into the air in Lynn

Massive water main break sends geyser high into the air in Lynn

Massive water main break sends geyser high into the air in Lynn

Massive water main break sends geyser high into the air in Lynn

Massive water main break sends geyser high into the air in Lynn

Massive water main break sends geyser high into the air in Lynn

Massive water main break sends geyser high into the air in Lynn

Massive water main break sends geyser high into the air in Lynn

The uncontrollable stream prompted police to block the area from traffic because the water was causing icing in the neighborhood.

It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the water main break.

There were no additional details available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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