Queens Center Mall reopens after water leak prompts evacuation

Monday, June 8, 2015
ELMHURST (WABC) -- The Queens Center Mall opened on time Monday after a small flood forced shoppers out early Sunday night.

Officials say a water pipe burst inside a store currently under construction, spilling water into the mall courtyard and shops.
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Customers were cleared from the building so workers could stop the leak and clean up the mess.

The mall closed at 8 p.m. for about 30 minutes.

Some select stores, affected by the water, may be closed.

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