Crime & Safety

Gas Main Break In Lower Pottsgrove; Residents Told To Stay Inside

Residents were told to remain indoors and to close all windows.

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LOWER POTTSGROVE, PA — A gas main broke in Lower Pottsgrove during construction activity on Tuesday morning, and authorities are warning all residents nearby to stay inside and close their windows.

The incident occurred on the 800 to 900 block of North Pleasantview Road.

The road was shut down and will remain shut down for several hours, police said.

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First responders are on the scene working to address the situation. They are awaiting PECO crews.

Coventry Christian School remains open, and is still accessible by vehicles before the closed area.

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