A utility accident caused boiling water to flood the streets near the Pechatniki metro station in Moscow on Wednesday, impacting residents and their vehicles. The incident occurred near house number 8 on Shosseynaya Street, leaving cars submerged and residents navigating around the steaming puddles.

The incident, initially reported as a utility accident, was later clarified by MOEK as a planned hydraulic test of heating networks. The test, designed to identify weak points in the pipeline system, resulted in a water leak from an unreliable section.

Local residents expressed concern about potential hot water disruptions and the overall lack of information from authorities. Footage shows the extent of the flooding, with streets nearly impassable and the ground collapsing in some areas. A hole in the asphalt has been cordoned off, indicating the severity of the damage.

MOEK stated that the identified pipeline section will be repaired to ensure reliable operation during the upcoming heating season. Similar flooding occurred in the same area this past weekend, highlighting ongoing infrastructure challenges.