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  • 14 years ago
A massive water main burst in Australia spewed water at least 10 storeys into the air Monday.

It happened in a suburb of south east Melbourne.

At least one home was severely damaged. A metal cage that covered the water main was thrust into the air by the water and landed on the resident's roof.

Officials at the local water utilities company said they are investigating the cause of the incident, although Australian media are reporting that a faulty air ball valve caused the burst.

The spout was turned off around 1230 local time.

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