Bucks County

Evacuations After Gas Main Break in Bucks County

Authorities evacuated multiple Bucks County businesses after a gas main break occurred Wednesday morning.

Construction crews were working in the area when a contractor struck a gas main near North Main Street and Shewell Avenue in Doylestown around 8:45 a.m., according to officials.

There are no reported injuries.

Officials said they placed the incident under control within 60 minutes.

Three businesses were evacuated when the break occurred. Those locations are being ventilated and then workers will be permitted to return.

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