Patients had to be moved to other parts of the hospital early Monday morning, according to Ben Taub officials
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Officials with Harris Health say a contractor performing repairs accidentally stepped on a water pipe Sunday afternoon.
The most significant damage was on the fifth and sixth floors, with some additional damage on the third and fourth floors.
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Authorities say there was no effect on regular services, other than the emergency room.
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