Staten Island's evening was disrupted yesterday as a water main break caused significant flooding in the Clifton area, particularly impacting the vicinity of the Clifton Staten Island Railway Station. The incident, which took place near Bay Street and Greenfield Avenue, prompted a response from the FDNY shortly before 7 p.m. Officials from the FDNY were reported by ABC7NY to be checking the surrounding properties for any potential damage due to flooding.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) crews arrived on the scene to manage the crisis. A DEP spokesperson confirmed that the crews were investigating and working diligently to "shut off the water and isolate the leak," as reported by SILive. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) assured that the service on the Staten Island Railway was not affected since the break occurred below an station.
To accommodate the repair work and ensure the safety of the public, a large section of Bay Street was closed to traffic. The stretch from Townsend to Greenfield avenues became inaccessible as water inundated the road underneath an overpass near the railway station. Fire officials and DEP crews continue to address the water main break under Clifton Staten Island Railway Station, according to statements obtained by local media outlets.
Til the time of publishing, no injuries had been reported in relation to the water main break, but the full scope of water damage to the surrounding properties was still being assessed.
