Hundreds of seniors evacuated, displaced after pipe burst at Patrick Sullivan Apartments

CHICAGO (WLS) -- About 400 seniors on Chicago's West Side are without a home on Sunday after being displaced overnight.

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The Patrick Sullivan Apartments along Madison and Ashland had to be evacuated after a a water pipe burst in the basement.

"It's kind of bad to wake up to something like this, especially in a building that big," said resident Helen Chambers.

Several city agencies responded to the scene. Water could be seen being pumped out of the building.

"I got up to use the washroom, and the water was not on, so that's why I called downstairs and found out what was going on. Downstairs told me I had to get ready to evacuate the building. I thought she was joking. It did not dawn me," said resident Esther Williams.

First responders were on scene at around 1 a.m. to help with evacuations.

Video shows as seniors were loaded up to CTA busses and to the Congress Plaza Hotel, where many are currently staying.

"It's a senior building. There are people who are insufficient and are being transported by ambulances as well. It appears all of the city departments are on standby to assist our seniors," said Dorrelle Burnett, Patrick Sullivan Apartments' building president.

Chicago police said two seniors were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

It is unclear what exactly led the water pipe to burst or how long repairs will take. Residents are hoping they can return back home soon.