60-foot geyser erupts in Mississauga after watermain break: police

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Posted January 23, 2019 6:16 pm.

Last Updated January 23, 2019 10:43 pm.

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A large geyser has erupted at an intersection in Mississauga following a watermain break on Wednesday evening.

Peel police were called to the scene at Copenhagen Road and Fayette Circle around 5:20 p.m for reports of water shooting 60-feet into the air.

In a video posted on Twitter by Peel Regional Police, a large spray of water is seen gushing out of a hole in the road.

Police tweeted that the water had been shut off around 7 p.m. and crews remained on scene to repair the damage.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

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