Water Main Break in Northwest Calgary Causes Flooding and Stranded Cars

Significant flooding in Calgary’s Bowness neighbourhood on Tuesday night led to seven cars being stuck and the rescue of 13 individuals by the fire department. Fire officials suspect a possible water main break as the cause, particularly under the CP rail bridge near 69th Street N.W., where flooding obstructed two lanes of 16th Avenue N.W. Westbound lanes were closed for several hours, but no serious injuries were reported, and the city’s waterworks team is investigating the situation. Residents are advised to avoid the area as updates are awaited.

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