Car crash leads to Buckhead water main break
Crews are currently working to repair a water main break while investigators work to learn more about the car crash that caused it.
The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management reported a 16-inch water main break on Peachtree Road near Peachtree Park Drive in Buckhead on Saturday morning.
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They say the break happened because of a car crash, but did not comment on how the crash caused the break.
Drivers are being told to exercise caution in the area and consider using alternate routes.
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There is currently no estimated time for repairs to be complete.
It's unclear if businesses in the area are being affected.
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