Ruptured Gas Line In Manahawkin Forces Evacuation

Residents near a ruptured gas line at a construction site on Route 72 West were evacuated by police and fire officials this morning, according to app.com.

Police responded to a report of a gas leak at 9:26 a.m. at 1636 Route 72 West, the construction site for a strip mall, Capt. Thomas Dellane said.

When New Jersey Natural Gas crews arrived, they shut down service to the ruptured 2-inch gas line. Police cleared the scene by 10:15 a.m.

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