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From the Metro staff at The Boston Globe

Gas leak prompts evacuations in Charlestown

October 16, 2008 08:52 AM Email| Comments (0)| Text size +

By Globe Staff

A construction crew struck a major gas main this morning in Charlestown, prompting the evacuation of at least one building near the Bunker Hill Mall, police said.

The gas main was struck near the corner of Rutherford Avenue and Austin Street at 8:23 a.m. No injuries have been reported.

The Boston Fire Department is evacuating the area while officials stop the leak. A hazmat technician responded to the scene.

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