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Watermain break causes major flooding in Montreal's Plateau

A watermain break in the Plateau caused major flooding in Montreal for a second time in three months. (Xavier Duranleau, CTV News) A watermain break in the Plateau caused major flooding in Montreal for a second time in three months. (Xavier Duranleau, CTV News)
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Montreal public works crews are on the scene of a watermain break in the Plateau right next to Parc La Fontaine.

Montreal police (SPVM) confirmed that Rachel Street is closed between Papineau Avenue and Marquette Street as there is major flooding in the area.

Police said no nearby buildings have been evacuated.  

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