Crime & Safety

Cops: Gas Odor Causes Road Closure in Bellmore

Jerusalem Avenue closed near Newbridge Road.

Update: All surrounding roads were reopened at 10:44 a.m.

Cops have closed roads in North Bellmore after reports of a smell of gas in the area.

Nassau County Police said Jerusalem Avenue was closed down between Little Neck Avenue and Newbridge Road after a "strong odor of gas in the area" was reported.

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Cops are advising all drivers to avoid the area until further notice.

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