Hoboken Water Main Break: Crews Respond to Major Break at Madison and 7th Streets

Water Main Break in Hoboken

• 💧 A significant water main break has occurred in Hoboken, New Jersey, at the intersection of Madison and 7th Streets.
• 🌊 A massive amount of water is flooding an empty lot, with levels reaching almost to the top of a dumpster, indicating the volume of water flow.
• 🚧 While most of the water is contained to the lot, 7th Street is shut down from Monroe to Madison, and Madison is closed at 7th Street.

Cause and Response

• 🛠️ The break happened when a crew working in the area hit a line.
• 🚨 Crews are currently on the scene attempting to stop the flow of water.
• ❓ It is unclear if residents are experiencing water service problems as a result of the break.