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Water main break shoots water high into the air on Route 40 in Delaware

Water main break sends water into air along Route 40 in New Castle County, Delaware
Water main break sends water into air along Route 40 in New Castle County, Delaware 00:21

A water main break was disrupting traffic on Route 40 eastbound Wednesday morning in Hares Corner, New Castle County.

Chopper 3 was over the broken main and water was shooting up into the air and onto the roadway, drenching passing cars.

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If you need a free car wash, the main break is located near Wilton Boulevard. Be aware, there may be delays in the area as only one lane is getting by. A work truck is pushing traffic into the bus lane as far from the gushing water as possible.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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