Water main break causes van to sink into hole in Miami Gardens

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ā€“ Miami Gardens police were called to a water main break Monday, which they said caused a van to sink into an open hole that was located on the city swale.

The incident was reported around 5:30 p.m. in the 3400 block of Northwest 193rd Street.

According to police, a sub-contractor was working in the area and damaged a water pipe, which caused the nearby streets to flood.

Police said the van then sunk into a hole.

Crews with Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer, City of Miami Gardens Public Works and other authorities are working to repair the water pipes.

Itā€™s unclear when repairs will be finished.

Police did not immediately confirm whether the driver of the van sustained any injuries.


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