ATCO crews successfully clamp ruptured gas line in the East Village

A late morning gas line rupture at a construction site in the 500 block of Riverfront Ave. S.E. has been sealed.

According to CFD officials, a six inch gas line was struck by a backhoe in a construction zone shortly after 11:00 a.m.

Approximately 400 construction workers were evaucated from various construction sites in the area . The incident delayed CTrain travel on the Somerset-Bridlewood/Tuscany and Saddletowne/69th Street lines.

At approximately 1:00 p.m., ATCO workers successfully clamped the line.

CTrain service has been restored.

No injuries have been reported.

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  Gas pours into the air behind a backhoe after the vehicle struck a gas line in the East Village on Friday morning

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  Emergency crews have cordoned off a construction site in the East Village following Friday morning's gas line rupture

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  CFD and CPS vehicles block 4 St. S.E. following a late morning gas line rupture

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  A number of construction workers stand along 7 Ave S.E. in the East Village following Friday morning's gas line rupture