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'Major gas leak' in Duquesne after contractor strikes line; nearby buildings evacuated

DUQUESNE, pa. — A contractor struck a gas line in Duquesne Wednesday morning, causing a "major gas leak," according to the City of Duquesne Police Department's Facebook page.

The gas line was struck around 10:30 a.m. in the area of 46 South Linden Street in the RIDC Park, according to the Facebook post.

Buildings in the area were evacuated and South Linden Street was closed between Grant Avenue and Center Street.

The fire department, ambulances and People's Gas Comapny were on the scene.

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May 8, 2019 At approximately 10:30 AM, a contractor struck a gas line in the area of 46 South Linden Street causing a...

Posted by City of Duquesne Police Department on Wednesday, May 8, 2019