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Cars freeze to street after water main break

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By Kendall Keys Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — A water main break on Milwaukee’s east side caused water to flood the area near Pleasant Street and Franklin Place. Tuesday afternoon. A whole city block of parked cars were stuck in a block of ice. Betsy Vornholt, communications officer for Milwaukee Water Works, said extreme cold temperatures were to blame. “This morning MWW crews responded to a branch leak, which is a…

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Journal Sentinel

Water main break left these cars frozen to the street on Milwaukee's east side

After a water main break, these cars were left frozen to the street at North Franklin Place, just north of East Pleasant Street in Milwaukee.

2 days ago·Milwaukee, United States

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CBS58

Cars trapped in ice on east side after water main break

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3 days ago

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Cars freeze to street after water main break

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WISN

Cars freeze to street on Milwaukee's east side after water main break

Department of Public Works crews worked to repair the main break near Franklin Place and Pleasant Street for hours.

4 days ago·Milwaukee, United States

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Neighbors on Milwaukee’s east side facing challenges due to frigid wintry weather

From frozen snowpacks to water main breaks, frigid conditions sparked frustration as people tried to go about their day in Milwaukee.Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) crews were at Franklin Place and Pleasant Street on the east side to respond to a branch leak and water main break. A branch leak refers to a secondary pipe connected to a water main.The issues are often caused by extreme cold, according to an MWW spokesperson. Water flooded Franklin and…

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