Gas Leak Closes Portion of North Frederick Avenue

UPDATED A portion of North Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg was closed in both directions between Odenhal Avenue and Chestnut Street for less than an hour after a vehicle struck a gas meter at a building around 6 a.m. on June 4.

Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said hazardous materials units responded to the scene, which was evacuated while adjacent buildings were checked. Motorists were advised to avoid the area.

Piringer said the gas was turned off and, at 6:45 a.m., North Frederick Avenue was reopened.

Traffic Advisory – most portions of wRt355 N Frederick Av GBurg OPEN. Gas co & PD remain in area @mcfrs clearing/leaving scene

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 4, 2014

U/D N Frederick Rd GBurg – gas has been controlled, shut off, FFs rechecking nearby bldgs. MCFRS expects to clear area shortly

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 4, 2014

U/D N Fredrick Rd, GBurg Gas Co on scene Rt355 BLOCKED both directions near Chestnit Av @mcfrs HazMat on scene, truck struck bldg gas meter

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 4, 2014

Traffic Advisory Gaithersburg vicinity Rt355 (N Frederick) & Chesnut Av – hazMat & fire rescue response in area – gas leak & evacuations

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 4, 2014

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