Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Buffalo firefighters are responding to a large water main break in the area of Military Road and Hertel Avenue, near the Jasper Parrish Apartments.
A spokesperson for the Mayor's office says the water main break has caused significant flooding and roadway damage, with a portion of the street collapsing as a result.
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan multiple city departments responded to the water main break but no major injuries were reported.
Twenty-six people were evacuated from their homes.
An NFTA bus became stuck in the area; all passengers were safely removed, and no injuries have been reported. Buffalo Fire Department units are on scene assisting with response efforts and evacuating people from nearby vehicles.
Flooding currently extends several blocks, from Chandler Street to the south, Lawn Avenue to the north, and east toward the Jasper Parrish public housing complex.
As a precaution, city vans are being deployed as warming shelters for affected residents. Officials are urging residents to avoid the area so emergency crews and utility workers can safely perform their work.
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