Low water pressure in New Orleans East due to fire hydrant struck by vehicle

Residents and businesses in New Orleans East are experiencing low water pressure Wednesday due to a hydrant that was struck by a vehicle.The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board said the accident happened sometime Wednesday morning near the intersection of Read and Hayne boulevards.Few details were available about the accident. S&WB officials said crews are on the scene to repair the hydrant. Officials said the repair is expected to be completed by noon Wednesday.Additional updates will be released by the S&WB.Stay with WDSU-TV and WDSU.com for updates.

Residents and businesses in New Orleans East are experiencing low water pressure Wednesday due to a hydrant that was struck by a vehicle.

The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board said the accident happened sometime Wednesday morning near the intersection of Read and Hayne boulevards.


Few details were available about the accident. S&WB officials said crews are on the scene to repair the hydrant.

Officials said the repair is expected to be completed by noon Wednesday.

Additional updates will be released by the S&WB.

Stay with WDSU-TV and WDSU.com for updates.