A car collided with a fire hydrant today in Huntersville, causing a large flood on the roadway and impacting traffic and local utilities. The incident, reported just before 10 a.m. on Reese Boulevard near Boren Street. The Huntersville Fire Department responded and is coordinating with Charlotte Water to address the situation.
Drivers in the area faced detours as sections of Reese Boulevard West and Boren Street were blocked. The Huntersville Police Department, cited by QC News, stated, “A portion of the 13600 block of Reese Boulevard West and the 13800 block of Boren Street are currently closed due to a traffic crash. Barricades are being brought in, and these blocks will be closed for an extended time due to the roadway being compromised.”
Local traffic and utility disruptions continue as Charlotte Water crews work to repair the damaged hydrant. A video circulating online shows the flooding and the impact on the area. According to WBTV, no one was injured during the incident.
Officials continue to encourage motorists to seek alternate routes. Details on when regular traffic patterns will be restored remain uncertain. Emergency and repair crews are working quickly to return the area to normal as soon as possible.
