Gas leak 'under control' in Gwinnett, road reopens
(Photo: Gwinnett County Fire Department)
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency services said a gas leak is under control after it closed Five Forks Trickum Road in Lawrenceville between Charter Court and Stone Mountain Street.
Gwinnett fire officials said the leak was stopped at 12:01 p.m. Officials said the roadway was reopened at 12:07 p.m. Workers with a gas company remained on-scene to complete repairs.
Officials said the call of an active gas lead came at 10:47 a.m. Two houses nearby were evacuated.
Officials diverted traffic and reported no injuries.
Officials said a 4-inch line was cut by a crew digging with an excavator to install sidewalks.
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