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Midlothian Turnpike Reopens After Gas Leak

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RICHMOND, VA- A leak in a natural gas line in Richmond has been repaired after construction crews punctured the line early Thursday morning.

Construction crews from American Infrastructure hit a one inch service line while working in the 6500 block of Midlothian Turnpike, the Richmond Department of Public Utilities said.

Emergency crews responded around 3:30 a.m. Thursday and shut off service to the line to stop the leak.

The department said 83 homes, 50 apartments and 17 businesses were without gas as crews worked to repair the break and restore service.

All westbound and eastbound lanes of the Midlothian Turnpike were shut down as emergency crews evacuated the area. Three Richmond motels were evacuated due to the leak.

No injuries were reported.

 

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