CHARLOTTE — A water main break caused heavy delays in southwest Charlotte Wednesday morning.
The incident began around 6:30 a.m. on Nation Ford Road near Glenrock Road.
Charlotte Water said repairing the pipe could take between six to eight hours.
The principal of EE Waddell High School said the water main break is affecting its campus, causing it to be without water.
The principal said water and food will be provided to students, and some bathrooms will be operational.
It is unclear what caused the water main break.
This is a developing story; check back at wsoctv.com for updates.
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