CHARLOTTE — Water bubbled up from an Uptown street Tuesday, sending water rushing down the roadway.
Chopper 9 Skyzoom was over the area where water had flooded Smith Street between Sixth and Seventh streets, which is behind the CVS and Dunkin’ Donuts.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police blocked off the roads in the area.
Charlotte Water sent Channel 9 this information, “We are responding and informing other utilities to mark / spray paint their underground utilities before we dig.”
It is unknown at this time what caused this.
No additional details have been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates.
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