On Monday, a 54-inch steel transmission line built in the 1930s ruptured in the southeast part of the city, reported the Detroit Free Press, part of USA TODAY Network. Crews had to use inflatable boats to get through the knee-deep water, which in part aided in the rescue of about 200 people.

A massive water main break turned Detroit streets into an icy trap, leaving cars totaled and residents stuck. See what’s being done to help

A hundred-year-old water pipe burst in the US city of Detroit on Monday – with drastic consequences. Due to the extremely low temperatures in the US state of Michigan, the icy water froze in place, sticking cars to streets and sidewalks.