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Water main break reduces traffic to one lane in East ChicagoEast Chicago IN

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Michigan Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 12-inch water main broke near Michigan Ave and Bering Ave, causing traffic to be reduced to one lane in each direction. A separate fight was also reported in East Chicago.

Audio|Heard on: Lake County Public Safety
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At Michigan Ave and Bering Ave, Water Department responding to a 12-inch broken main.
00:08
Traffic on Michigan Ave is down to one lane in each direction.
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Also another fight reported in East Chicago.

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Michigan Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

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