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Emergency crews respond to a 6-inch water main break in Philadelphia neighborhood

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Emergency crews are responding to a water main break in Philadelphia's Wissahickon section Wednesday afternoon, fire dispatch told CBS News Philadelphia.

An underground water main break just before 4 p.m. on the 3900 block of Cresson Street caused the road to buckle, and a truck got stuck in the hole.

A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Water Department said there is a six-inch water main break on Cresson Street and seven properties are without water at this time.

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The Philadelphia Water Department and Philadelphia Gas Works are responding to the scene.

This a developing story. Stay with CBS News Philadelphia for updates.

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