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Street ripped apart by water main break in Shaler

SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A water main break sent water gushing from under a street, ripping it apart, in Shaler Township early Friday morning.

Officials said the break occurred in a 16-inch line on Parker Street. It was reported about 12:30 a.m.

Chunks of pavement were seen broken up and scattered on the street in the area where the break happened.

A replacement pipe was brought in as crews dug a hole in the road and pumped out water. Repairs were completed around noon.

Some people along Parker Street lost service.

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