PITTSBURGH – A massive water main break Friday morning has flooded a Pittsburgh road and has crews with swift water rescue gear pulling people from homes.
East Agnew Avenue in the area of Becks Run Road in the city’s Carrick neighborhood has been ripped apart by rushing water. East Agnew Avenue and Dowling Street are closed to Becks Run Road.
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Pittsburgh: Large Water Break – 400 block E. Agnew Ave.; E. Agnew & Dowling St to Becks Run Rd. shut down.
— Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) September 20, 2019
The water is also rushing toward homes, filling basements and backyards.
Crews have swift water rescue gear to check on people who live in the area. At least two people and six cats have been rescued.
Working to get you guys a better pic. Here’s a look at the water rushing down the street in Carrick from that water main break along East Agnew in area of Becks Run. I’ll have a new live update for you from the #BREAKINGNEWS desk @ 5:45. pic.twitter.com/GYtSPdz0UR
— Mike Holden (@WPXIMikeHolden) September 20, 2019
Pennsylvania American Water has been notified of the break, which was reported about 5 a.m., officials said.
The Keystone Oaks School District, Mt. Lebanon School District and St. Bernard School are closed because of the water main break. Ten schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools district are also closed: Beechwood K-5, Brookline K-9, Carrick High School, Banksville Pre K-5, Roosevelt Pre K-5, Carmalt Pre K-8, West Liberty Pre K-5, Southbrook 6-8, Pittsburgh Pioneer and Concord K-5.
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