(CNN) Eleven people were rescued by boat in North Philadelphia after a major water main break happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Philadelphia officials. The cause of the break in the 48-inch main is still unknown and under investigation, Brian Rademaekers with the Philadelphia Water Department told CNN. She praised the rescue teams who helped her and seven others trapped in the facility. They came fast, which is great," she told WPVI. The Philadelphia Fire Department rescued eleven people by boat.

Source: CNN February 17, 2021 08:41 UTC