Mudslide Caused By Water Line Break Blocks Mulholland Drive
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A water line break caused flooding and a small mudslide on part of Mulholland Drive in the Hollywood Hills Wednesday.
The slide was reported about 9 a.m. near the 8700 block of West Mulholland Drive, between Laurel and Coldwater canyon roads, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Mud slide caused by water line break closes Mulholland between Laurel and Coldwater Canyon. @CBSLA @KNX1070 pic.twitter.com/TUMTCyB5St
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Water to the broken pipe was turned off, and crews were on the scene to clean mud off the road.
According to the LADWP, the broken pipe came from private property, and the resident was advised to make repairs.
Mulholland was reopened about 1 p.m., according to the LAFD.
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