Crime & Safety

Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation In Southbury: Police

Residents were urged to avoid the area as crews responded to the incident.

SOUTHBURY, CT — An area near Southbury Green was evacuated due to a gas leak on Friday, according to police.

The Southbury Police Department said residents should avoid the area of 775 Main Street South as emergency crews respond.

Authorities did not immediately provide details on what caused the gas leak or how long evacuations are expected to remain in place.

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It was also not immediately clear if there were any injuries.

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