It took crews nearly an hour to find the source of the leak as train tacks became mini rivers.
The streets of New York's Times Square and the underground station were left flooded after a 127-year-old water main gave way.
Videos showed water cascading into the busy subway station, down flights of stairs and through ventilation grates after the water main gave way at 3am local time on Tuesday. Water that appeared only a few inches deep on street surface level quickly turned underground train tracks into mini rivers and soaked train platforms.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
How Lionel Messi surprised the New York Red Bulls to score his first MLS goalMessi continues to find ways to astonish fans, pundits and defenders alike, but his latest example can be traced back to the World Cup
Læs mere »
New York’s shelter system is being overwhelmed by migrantsThere are better ways to manage the influx
Læs mere »
'Beaming with pride': Glasgow students selected for top New York dance companyTWO Glasgow dancers have been selected to perform with a prestigious New York company.
Læs mere »
Will New York Liberty maintain momentum after besting Las Vegas Aces again?'The chemistry is there,” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said.
Læs mere »
Wowcher has Christmas Market trips to New York and Lapland for £99The mystery breaks cover 50 destinations across Europe and North America with flights and accommodation included
Læs mere »
Who would you rather be: The New York Jets or Miami Dolphins?Both teams are in win-now mode, but the long-term picture is murkier because of uncertain QB futures for Aaron Rodgers and Tua Tagovailoa.
Læs mere »