Flooding due to mine drainage prompts closure of Franklin Street; DEP investigating

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Franklin Street in Johnstown was closed for several hours Saturday by the Johnstown Fire Department due to flooding.

6 News crews at the scene were told by a fire department official that the flooding was caused by mine drainage.

Officials also said the Department of Environmental Protection will be visiting the location to investigate.

This is a developing story; we will update as more information becomes available.

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