A car crashed into a fire hydrant Saturday, causing the street to flood, according to St. Petersburg Police.

  • Vehicle crashed into fire hydrant
  • Water from the hydrant washed sand onto road
  • No serious injuries were reported

The incident happened at the intersection of Pinellas Way South and 1st Avenue South around noon.

Police said two vehicles were traveling east on 1st Avenue South when one of the vehicles crossed in front of the other.

The other vehicle traveled off the road and into the fire hydrant.

Water from the hydrant washed sand from underneath the sidewalks onto the road.

Police closed 1st Avenue South between 66th Street and Pasadena Avenue while crews worked to clean up the roadway.  

No one was seriously injured, according to police.

Police have not said whether charges have been filed against either driver.