Gas leak at Cottman Avenue between Leon and Frankford

Police, fire and PGW crews are on Cottman Avenue between Leon Street and Frankford Avenue where a gas leak has been reported.

The Inquirer reports about two dozen people have been evacuated from their homes. Nearby businesses on Frankford Avenue remained open. Crews were called out around 4:30, and were still on the scene as of 8 p.m.

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