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Posted: 08/15/12 at 5:25 pm
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Posted: 08/15/12 at 5:25 pm
Tags: Malden manhole cover
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MALDEN, Mass. (WHDH) -- A manhole cover exploded and flew into the air in Malden on Wednesday.
The manhole is located on a busy sidewalk in Malden. Without warning, the manhole cover popped off about one foot in the air and steam started pouring out of it.
Witnesses said they heard a loud bang around 10 a.m.
Emergency crews arrived on scene within minutes and began inspecting the manhole.
There were no injuries or power outages caused by the explosion.
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