SCRANTON, Pa. — A water problem flooded several blocks and closed a school in Scranton.
A water valve broke on a 12-inch main near the corner of North Main Avenue and West Market Street before 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Three blocks of North Main Avenue were flooded with several inches of water and closed.
The Isaac Tripp Elementary was dismissed at 1:30 p.m., according to the Scranton School District.
Pennsylvania American Water says about 900 homes and businesses were affected.
Repairs were done by 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
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