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Water leak shuts down some streets in Boston

The leak caused water to hit the undergrown steam pipes and made it difficult for visibility

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A water leak shut down some streets in Boston on Wednesday.

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The incident happened at the corner of Somerset and Beacon streets.

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The leak caused water to hit the underground steam pipes and made it difficult for visibility.

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A dig crew will replace a pipe from 1967, the Boston Water and Sewer Commission said. Some services are out from Ashburton Street to Beacon Street.

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Beacon Street at Tremont Street to Somerset Street is closed to traffic.

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