A section of Yonge Street has been shut down between King and Wellington streets after a water main break.

Police tweeted about the break around 2:15 a.m.

Pictures from the scene showed water gushing down part of the street.

Crews were able to shut off the water by around 3:15 a.m., however the street remains closed due to major damage to the roadway.

Police are suggesting people avoid the area.

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