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Gas Leak At Key Duluth Intersection
Traffic was diverted around Pleasant Hill Road and Buford Highway.
Updated 7:28 p.m.
Gwinnett Fire authorities responded Thursday to a gas leak at Pleasant Hill Road and Buford Highway in Duluth.
Traffic in the area was being diverted, and motorists are asked to avoid the area, according to a statement.
Authorities said a construction crew apparently hit a six-inch steel line while digging in the right of way with a backhoe. Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched at 4:38 p.m.
An emergency crew from Atlanta Gas Light was to respond to stop the leak. No injuries were reported as of 6:10 p.m.
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