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dalton99a

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2. The water main break caused the collapse which caused the water main break

Reply to LogDog75 (Original post)

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 12:11 PM

17 hrs ago

Omaha police said Pacific Street is closed from 67th to 63rd Streets.

"As our investigation continues, it appears the water main break was caused by the collapsed concrete panels. Our crews have been on site through the night making repairs, which will continue today," the Metropolitan Utilities District said in a statement.

However, Omaha Public Works said "all indications are the water main break caused the collapse. A water main break is the only thing that can cause the scale of a void that led to the pavement collapse."

https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-water-main-break-sinkhole-investigation/70494374

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