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COURTESY SANDRA MEYER

A vehicle hit a fire hydrant near Tamashiro Market today, leading to this gush of water.

A car struck a fire hydrant near Tamashiro Market this afternoon, causing water to shoot up, police dispatch said.

The accident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. at the corner of North King and Palama streets.

The Board of Water Supply sent out a troubleshooter who turned the water off.

No repairs were to be made today, a Board of Water Supply spokeswoman said.

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