Crime & Safety

Portsmouth Evacuations After Gas Line Struck

A gas line break near Portwalk Place led to the precautionary evacuations.

PORTSMOUTH, NH — Buildings in downtown Portsmouth were evacuated Thursday morning after construction crews hit a gas line near Portwalk Place. People have been returning to the buildings after the lines were shut off.

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