Huge water burst floods streets in downtown Montreal

A ruptured pipe caused the geyser near the city's downtown area, leading to power outages for 12,000 people.

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The water flooded at least 100 homes and lead to power outages for 12,000 people.

Authorities have turned off the water to the pipe and Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante says the situation is "under control".

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