A water main that broke in San Mateo this morning led to traffic congestion, flooding and a school closure, according to police.
Firefighters responded to a report of a broken water main near El Camino Real and Notre Dame Avenue around 6:40 a.m.
Water main break spurs school closure in San Mateo
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San Mateo firefighters help contend with flooding at St. Matthew Catholic Church and school after a water main break this morning.
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