Gas Leak, Portion of Fields Road Closed
Montgomery County fire and rescue crews are on the scene of a major gas leak in the 9700 block of Fields Road in Gaithersburg.
Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer is reporting that a high pressure line was struck by a backhoe. He said some nearby areas are being evacuated as a precaution.
Fields Road is closed between Rio Boulevard and Washingtonian Boulevard.
HazMat – 9700blk Fields Rd, Gaithersburg, major gas leak, 6" high pressure line struck by backhoe, area being evacuated @mcfrs on scene
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 25, 2014
Traffic Advisory – due to Gas leak & HazMat – Fields Rd CLOSED between Rio Blvd & Washingtonian Blvd, some evacuations will be necessary
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 25, 2014
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