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AKRON — A water main break is affecting services at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
In a statement, Akron General said its emergency department is currently on diversion to ambulances and all outpatient cardiac, radiation oncology and radiology appointments at the downtown campus are canceled for Saturday.
“Akron General is closed to general visitation with exceptions,” the statement reads. “All hospitalized patients continue to receive care, and the Emergency Department is open for patients. Emergency Departments at Akron General’s health and wellness centers in Bath, Green and Stow are open as well.”
Stephanie Marsh, director of communications for the City of Akron, confirmed the water main break occurred just before 4 a.m. Saturday morning on a 12-inch line in front of the emergency room.
She confirmed crews were on site and helping pump water out of the hospital facilities.
“Currently, it appears the main hospital building is the only building impacted,” she said. “We are seeing no other problems around downtown. We are not issuing a boil advisory as there was plenty of pressure in the area.”
According to Marsh, the estimated repair time will be another four to six hours. A contractor is currently on the scene and excavating, she said.
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Cody Thompson
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