Bethesda, MD - Major Water Main Break/Rescues - 12/23/08

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Date: 12/23/08

Time: approximately 0800

Location: River Road near Fenway Drive, Bethesda, MD

Departments: Numerous

Description: A 5 1/2 foot water main ruptured creating a river of rushing frigid water that trapped motorists in their cars. Swift water rescue crews, MD SP Aviation, and FD/PD/EMS involved in numerous rescues.

Links: http://wjz.com/local/water.main.break.2.893427.html

Writer: Chris192

Video footage of rescues on the above site.