SUFFOLK, Va. — Crews capped a major gas leak in Suffolk that forced the city to close several streets in one neighborhood.
The rupture took place in the 100 block of North 4th Street in the Lloyd Place neighborhood Wednesday morning. Dispatchers learned about it just after 11 a.m.
Authorities learned a contractor working in the area fractured a gas service line. Virginia Natural Gas crews were at the scene making repairs.
We're told 42 residents in the affected community had to self-evacuate, while eight others sheltered-in-place for medical needs.
City officials said around 2:30 p.m. that the gas line had been secured.
N. 4th Street, N. 5th Street, N. Capital Street and Bank Street Extended had to close, but have since reopened.
The Suffolk Fire & Rescue Rehab bus was also at the scene lending its services to some residents. The fire department also provided assistance to citizens who needed help returning to their homes.
