water main
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Several planned road closures were in place across the day, meanwhile a burst water main at the roundabout near the A189 Redheugh Bridge caused traffic disruption around Gatehead.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
On July 16, a major water main break in West Hollywood forced the closure of a section of Sunset Boulevard and displaced some residents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Gatwick Airport and the local area also suffered water issues in July 2022, when low pressure caused by a burst water main affected 1,200 houses and closed toilet facilities at the airport.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
When 17 million gallons of water poured out of a broken water main under Sunset Boulevard into downhill neighborhoods in West Hollywood, family businesses and residents’ cars and personal items were in the flood zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
What she doesn’t know is that a water main burst just a few minutes ago next to her building.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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