are you ready for a wild ride brace yourself this news is jaw-dropping earlier today a contractor accidentally drilled a hole right through the Queen's Midtown Tunnel this underwater tunnel used by nearly 100,000 drivers daily sprung a major leak Water started gushing through the overhead vents splashing onto Vehicles below videos quickly flooded social media One driver asked tell me why the tunnel is leaking what's going on here officials scrambled to plug the hole and block off traffic ensuring no one was harmed Kathy Sheridan president of MTA Bridges and tunnels explained that the 2. 5-in hole breached the tunnel's cast iron lining the drilling contractor Warren George was investigating for a new Esplanade project they drilled 100 ft from the surface through 50 ft of water and soil before hitting the tunnel an investigation is ongoing but for now the tunnel is secure stay tuned for updates on this dramatic event don't forget to like And subscribe for more breaking news