NORFOLK, Va. — A construction worker hit a gas line in Hampton around 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, causing a leak that led to the surrounding area being evacuated.
The leak was at Hardy Cash Drive and Executive Drive, according to Hampton Fire and Rescue Chief Anthony Chittum.
He said that several nearby homes were evacuated as a result.
Virginia Natural Gas arrived by 3 p.m., and they started trying to stop the flow of gas, Chittum said.
Nobody was hurt, but the intersection is shut down while officials worked to resolve the issue. Police continue to redirect traffic and drivers should seek alternate routes.