Gas line leak under control in Springfield

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hazmat crews have a gas line leak under control on North Laura Street in the Springfield area, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

The 2-inch natural gas line broke during construction about 11:20 a.m. about a block west of U.S. 1, fire officials said.

Crews had the leak under control just after noon.

Gas utility company personnel were at the scene, along with firefighters.

The gas line break was a few blocks south of Kirby-Smith Middle School and Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School.

A one- to two-block area around the gas line break was closed off to traffic while Hazmat and utility crews fixed the leak.