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Substantial Water Main Break on Virginia Avenue Near I-70 Overpass

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 14, 2024) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management reports a significant water main break on Virginia Avenue near the I-70 overpass. As a result, the entire surrounding area is currently without water, and Route 11 is closed in both directions. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area due to high levels of standing water, which pose safety risks for drivers.

Crews are actively responding to the situation, and both the Washington County Office of Emergency Management and local fire departments have been notified and are closely monitoring the event.

Important Notice to Residents: We are aware of the water outage in the area. Please refrain from calling 911 to report water loss, as emergency services are prioritizing response efforts to manage the break and address immediate public safety concerns.

For further information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at [email protected].

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