Crime & Safety
Westwood Gas Main Break Reported On Highland Glen Road
First responders and Eversource are on scene, one building was evacuated.
WESTWOOD, MA — A gas main break was reported on Highland Glen Road in Westwood.
First responders and Eversource are on scene. Eversource shut down the gas main shortly after 12:30 p.m.
Fire officials said construction crews accidentally hit the main, causing the break. One of the buildings in the area has been evacuated, the others are being monitored, officials said.
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Westwood fire called off duty crews in to help manage the break.
Westwood Fire and Eversource are on scene at Highland Glen for the gas main break. Construction crews accidentally struck the main. 1 building has been evacuated and crews are monitoring additional buildings. Off duty fire personal have been called back to Town. pic.twitter.com/jMZdBGexV6
— Westwood Fire (@westwoodfire) August 10, 2020
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