Crime & Safety
Suwanee Street Reopens After Gas Leak
Gwinnett emergency crews had to shut down Old Peachtree Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: 6:21 pm, Wed., 3/2/2011
A natural-gas leak at a construction site is under control, so Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee has been reopened, Gwinnett emergency officials said Wednesday.
Emergency crews shut down the road near Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road about 4 pm Wednesday after a construction crew hit a 2-inch line, causing the leak. A crew from Atlanta Gas Light also was on the scene, and stopped the leak. No injuries were reported, and no evacuations were necessary.
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Several businesses are located near the hot-zone perimeter. Fire equipment has been returned to service.
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