Water main break causes road damage on Old Tate Road, Evansville IN


A water main broke near Old Tate Road, causing water to shoot about 60 feet high. The road began to break apart, throwing rocks into the air. Waterworks asked police to stop traffic until they arrived.
Audio|Source: Vanderburgh County Police, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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Hazard, near Old Tate Road.
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We're getting another call, reference to water main break.
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I think it's off the road, but the road is starting to break up and rocks are being thrown in the air.
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Waterworks is requesting a car at this time.
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It's high pressure shooting about 60 feet in the air.
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I'm clear, can you ask them what direction they'd like blocked?
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We'll call them back.
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Waterworks did request someone to stop traffic and tell they can arrive, but we'll call them.
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Location mentioned:
Near Old State Rd, Evansville, IN 47711
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