ABOVE: See the impromptu winter wonderland caused when a water pipe burst, then froze in Beijing
A sudden temperature drop caused water pipes to freeze and burst, creating a crystal wonderland on a street in Beijing on Monday.
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Frozen icicles were formed on branches of trees and shrubs in a green belt along the street. The rare winter sight covered nearly 300 square meters and attracted local citizens to take photos.
“When I took a walk with my mom, I found water leaking from a pipe, so icicles were formed within the afternoon,” said a citizen who lives nearby.
Temperature dropped by 9 degrees Celsius in Beijing on Monday. The water pipe was frozen and burst, according to a landscaping worker.
The temperature plummet followed a strong wind that swept across the city on Sunday.
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