Water main break floods streets in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES -- Water flooded the streets of Westwood and parts of the UCLA campus Tuesday afternoon after a massive water main break, causing street closures.

The water main burst was reported shortly before 3:30 p.m. at Sunset Boulevard, which was closed in both directions from Hilgard to Veteran avenues. A swift water rescue team and three battalion chiefs were responding to the incident. Department of Water and Power crews were also on the scene.

Several vehicles could be seen stranded with water flowing as high as the windows in some areas. At least three drivers have been rescued, Los Angeles fire officials said.

Parts of the UCLA campus, including Drake Track and Field Stadium, Parking Lot 7 and Pauley Pavilion, were flooded. Pauley Pavilion underwent a $133-million renovation in 2012.

UCLA Medical Center was not affected by the water main break, as multiple water sources feed the hospital.

No injuries have been reported and it is unknown if structures have been threatened.