Traffic & Transit
WATCH: Water Main Break In Hingham: South Street Closes
A contractor's vehicle struck a water main on at South Street, causing the break, Hingham police said.
HINGHAM, MA — A water main break closed South Street at Fort Hill Street and Hersey Street, police announced. According to Hingham fire officals, the break was caused by a National Grid truck striking a water main while working on a gas line. Police said access to the South Shore Country Club was available from Fort Hill Street.
Fire officials said they cleared the scene around 1:30 p.m., and the road has since reopened. Several companies were called to the scene to make repairs. There's been no update on the damage and how long repairs will take.
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Road Closure-South St. is closed at Fort Hill St. and at Hersey St. Contractors struck a water main. Access to South Shore Country Club can be gained from Fort Hill St. #Hingham pic.twitter.com/BzyYvbJxv7
— Hingham Police (@HinghamPolice) July 26, 2019
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