WATER BOMB
Incredible moment pipe explodes under street sending water and soil flying in the air and leaving a massive gaping hole in the ground
Footage of the aftermath shows the force of the explosion left a six square-metre hole in the ground
THIS is the dramatic moment a water pipe explodes sending soil, rocks and water flying in the air damaging cars and buildings.
The eruption happened in the Ukrainian capital city of Kiev on Monday.
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Footage of the aftermath shows the force of the explosion had left a six square-metre hole in the ground as muddy water and rocks scattered the streets.
One woman can be seen walking as a huge shower of soil erupts into the air - shattering windows but incredibly leaving her unharmed.
Eyewitness Olexandr Gusev said: "The burst pipe created a fountain that was seven stories high."
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The explosion reportedly happened after a high-pressure water pipe used to funnel hot water to housing complexes from central heating plants burst.
Luckily, the pipe, which normally carries scalding water, was only filled with cold water when it exploded.
Officials say they had been carrying out tests, which is why the water had not been heated.
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Immediately after the explosion, the muddy water from the pipeline can be seen flooding the street as another woman stands by watching the destruction in dismay.
Council workers responsible for the communal pipeline say the burst happened on a section of the pipeline that had not been in use for 37 years.
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As a result, the council came under criticism when it was pointed out that the normal pipeline would only be expected to operate for 25 years before being replaced - and not be put into service again.
Investigators were called in once the water had been turned off to assess the damage and prepare a report.
They are said to be supervising the repair work.
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