SUFFOLK, Va. — Several businesses and residences in downtown Suffolk had to evacuate after a gas line was cut Wednesday afternoon.
According to city officials, the gas leak happened in the 100 block of Saratoga Street, between West Washington Street and Market Street, and was reported around 4:40 p.m.
Investigators believe that a contractor struck a line while working in the area.
Suffolk firefighters have told businesses in the area, as well as residents of The Loft at One Eleven, to evacuate.
Around 7:47 p.m., officials announced the gas leak has been secured and residents who evacuated are allowed to return to their homes.
Crews with Suffolk Fire & Rescue and Virginia Natural Gas responded to this incident.