Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation in NE Philly

Emergency crews temporarily evacuated people from the Rothman Institute building at Nazareth Hospital after reports of a gas leak Thursday afternoon.

The hospital is located in the Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia at Holme Avenue and Fairfield Street.

A construction worker struck a gas main with his backhoe shortly before 1 p.m., according to a fire department battalion chief.

No injuries were reported.

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