Crime & Safety
UPDATED: Gas Leak Sends Responders to Five Corners, Closes Intersection Thursday
Five Corners was shut down Thursday afternoon while responders worked on a gas leak. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Construction workers at Five Corners sprung a gas leak Thursday afternoon while digging in the area, shutting down the intersection to motorists throughout the afternoon and evening.
"The and immediately responded to the scene and locked down the area to maintain public safety. Columbia Gas of Massachusetts was notified," Police Lieutenant Gary Sullivan said in a statement Thursday at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Sullivan said the gas leak happened at approximately 2:05 p.m. when Pavao Construction Company severed a gas line. The intersection is in an effort to realign Bay Road, allowing traffic to flow easier in the busy roadways.
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Police Chief Allen Krajcik said the crew struck a 12 inch gas main.
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