Water Main Break Snarls Traffic On Route 93 In Boston

BOSTON (CBS) – A water main break on Route 93 South in Boston snarled traffic and caused several accidents on Saturday morning.

Police said a water main broke in the area of Exit 18, sending water into the road and causing some cars to skid due to the combination of the water and freezing temperatures.

A look at the water main break that caused traffic delays. (Image Credit: @DustinGFitch/Twitter)

Traffic was detoured from the area, and major backups resulted.

According to police, the break was under control just before 8 a.m. and crews were finishing salting and sweeping the area. Route 93 was expected to reopen soon after.

At 8:15 a.m., police cleared the scene and traffic began returning to normal.

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