Major Water Main Break in Downtown Miami Lakes Leads to Floods and Sinkhole
In Miami Lakes, Florida, a water main incident occurred, leading to flooding on a significant roadway early Monday evening. The incident unfolded on Northwest 67th Avenue near New Barn Road, resulting in the closure of a section of the road. As a consequence of the break, a sinkhole formed, trapping a driver inside an SUV.
Sky 10’s images depicted the SUV stranded in the floodwaters, with Miami-Dade police present to manage traffic diversion. The driver, preferring anonymity, disclosed that she was en route to work at a nearby establishment called the Ale House when her vehicle became ensnared in the sinkhole. She described the water level as ankle-deep initially, allowing other vehicles to traverse until her SUV became immobilized.
According to a spokesperson for the town, the main was damaged by a contractor engaged in work along Northwest 67th Avenue. Officials from Miami-Dade’s water and sewer department responded to the scene shortly before 5:45 p.m. to address the situation.
Northwest 67th Avenue was reopened to traffic on Tuesday morning, although the financial implications of the incident for the town remain uncertain.
To find out more about nearby sinkholes in Miami Lakes, FL check the Miami-Dade, FL sinkhole map.
Source: Local10 News
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