A broken water main in Fordham Heights on Saturday morning flooded the backyards and basements of several buildings and also caused a partial street collapse that nearly swallowed a truck.

Officials were first called to a report of flooding at East 184 Street, between Ryer and Valentine avenues in Fordham Heights, just before 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 20.

Dozens of officials from the FDNY, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) responded as thousands of gallons of water quickly filled up in the basements of six buildings and a large, shared backyard.

Childrens toys and garbage could be seen floating in the murky water.

As a large DEP work truck responded to the scene, a large sinkhole opened at the corner of Ryer Avenue and E. 184 Street. The ground quickly swallowed the rear wheels of the truck.

Officials say the FDNY assisted in removing the truck from the hole. Water to the area was temporarily turned off to 250 customers as DEP crews worked to locate and fix the broken six-inch water main and valve. A Department of Transportation crew also fixed the hole in street.

The affected homes were between Ryer Avenue and the Grand Concourse, from E. 184 Street to E. 187 Street. Officials also said that a truck providing water to the community will be available during this emergency.