Burst pipe floods 30-metre stretch in Tsim Sha Tsui, traffic disrupted

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A water pipe burst at the junction of Chatham Road South and Granville Road in Tsim Sha Tsui in the early hours of Wednesday, sending muddy water gushing across the road and pavement, covering a 30-metre stretch.

The incident occurred around 2.29am, with large amounts of yellow-brown water flooding nearby lanes. Drivers and passers-by alerted police, who cordoned off the affected area and diverted traffic.

Water Supplies Department engineers arrived to shut off the water supply and begin emergency pumping and repairs. Traffic was disrupted as works continued.

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