An SUV hit a fire hydrant on Morrissey Boulevard, flooding the road

A Nissan Pathfinder hit a fire hydrant on Morrissey Boulevard in South Boston Monday afternoon, flooding the road and temporarily closing its northbound lanes, according to state police.

The male driver was taken to Carney Hospital with minor injuries, police said.

#MAtraffic Morrissey Blvd N/B in #SouthBoston closed in the area of #650 due to car hitting fire hydrant. Minor injuries.

— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) July 31, 2017

Male driver of Nissan Pathfinder that hit hydrant has minor injuries. Taken to Carney Hosp. Significant flooding in area. 1 NB lane open. https://t.co/CLQCqgEVYM

— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) July 31, 2017

#BREAKING Morrissey Boulevard flooded out after SUV hit hydrant #wbz pic.twitter.com/M3D7mUW3AV

— Jim Harrington (@jejharrington) July 31, 2017

https://twitter.com/jejharrington/status/892076183684337668