What was the result of the pipe breaking?

A sinkhole and flooding occurred.

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WATCH: Water main break triggers sinkhole in West Hollywood

First publishedJul 17, 01:53 UTC

Last updatedJul 18, 13:32 UTC · 11d ago

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Answer

A century-old water pipe burst in West Hollywood, causing a sinkhole and flooding the area.

Reported by 2 outlets — ABC News, The Guardian US. See all sources ↓

A very old water pipe broke in West Hollywood. This caused a big hole in the ground and a lot of water to spill out. The water damaged some cars and buses.

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This is important because it can affect people's daily lives and cause problems for businesses.

In brief

What happened to the water pipe?: It burst.
Where did the pipe break?: In West Hollywood.
What was the result of the pipe breaking?: A sinkhole and flooding occurred.

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The outlets mainly focus on the immediate effects of the pipe break, but The Guardian US adds more context about the pipe's age and the impact on traffic.

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The pipe was very old and caused significant damage.
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The Guardian USJul 17, 01:53emphasizes the pipe's age and impact
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The pipe break caused a sinkhole and flooding.
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ABC NewsJul 17, 13:30shows images of the sinkhole and flooding
The Guardian USJul 17, 01:53mentions the sinkhole and flooding

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