Emergency crews have cleared the area near the Towson circle following a reported gas main leak.
Businesses were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a gas leak was reported in Towson.
Baltimore County officials said the leak was in the 100 block of E. Joppa Road and Virginia Avenue. Streets were closed from the circle to Virginia Avenue.
Drivers were urged to avoid the area.
#BCoFD o/s 100 blk E Joppa Rd & Va Ave #Towson, for gas leak. Businesses being evacuated, hazmat requested. DT 1128^EA
— BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) August 8, 2017
Re: #Towson gas main leak, streets are closed from the circle to Virginia Ave. Avoid the area. This is a large gas main. ^EA
— BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) August 8, 2017
BGE is o/s for repairs at #Towson gas main break. Avoid the area, please! EA
— BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) August 8, 2017
