Water bursts from manhole at Royal and Canal Street in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — Crews are on the scene of a water main break reported at the intersection of Royal and Canal Street Monday afternoon.

Video shows water sprouting from a manhole into the street. Cones are placed around the area as Sewerage and Water Board crews work to make repairs.

A spokesperson for the utility said they believe a contractor working in the area hit the main line, and at this time there is no indication of a boil water advisory…

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