Burst water pipeline near Vancouver’s Main Street causing flooded streets. (CityNews)

Burst water main near Vancouver’s Main Street causing flooded streets

by · CityNews

A primary underground water pipeline burst near Main Street in Vancouver has caused traffic closures and flooded streets.

The incident occurred shortly before 9 a.m., and the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says that the affected area is at the east corner of 19th Avenue and Main Street.

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Officers say that the public is advised to avoid the area as the clean-up is still underway.

No additional information was provided, yet images from the scene show flooded streets and several utility vehicles along with workers dealing with the issue.