Plumber breaks valve causing building water loss, Newport RI


A plumber accidentally broke the main valve near Thames St while repairing a shower, causing the building to lose water. Responders are checking if the water needs to be shut off and instructing the plumber to use the after-hours service.
Audio|Source: Southern Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Can you swing by near Thames St? I think a plumber broke a valve shut.
00:05
He's been calling (name withheld).
00:07
Can you just see if he needs the water shut off?
00:11
Yep, near Thames St.
00:15
Yep, and then if you need to shut it for him, let me know.
00:19
Just explain to him that he's probably going to have to call the after-hours number. So let me know what you see when you get there.
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Location mentioned:
Near Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
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