Etobicoke Water Main Burst Causes Commute Chaos

0:00Early Monday morning, around 4.15 a.m., a massive water main burst in Atobikoke near Nielsen Drive and Dundas Street West, shooting water 10 feet into the air like a rogue geyser. icy conditions made it tricky, so Toronto fire crews rolled out fast with road salters to battle the freeze, plus repair teams and police to handle the mess. Drivers woke up to blocked roads and heavy traffic on Nielsen, with the whole spot turned into a soggy hazard zone that snarled the morning commute. Police confirmed the area stayed waterlogged for hours, forcing full closures while teams work to stem the flow and clear the ice. Crews are still on it, patching things up, so if you're heading that way, plan for detours and stay safe out there. Canada News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.