Water main break flooding North 6th Street in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A burst water main in North Philadelphia has allowed water to spill onto the street.

It happened around 6:30 a.m. Thursday at the 1800 block of North 6th Street, about four blocks from the Temple University campus.

Chopper 6 above the scene showed water splashing off the ground.

Traffic delays are expected in the area.

Action News is told that there are reports of low water pressure on the block.

The water company was called to the scene.