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MELVINDALE, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – The Melvindale Police Department is alerting residents about business evacuations and road closures in place due to a ruptured gas main.
Police said a gas main was ruptured Friday morning as a contractor was doing underground pipework.
Due to the rupture, Greenfield Road between Allen and Schaefer roads is closed to traffic.
“We have been advised they are having issues with turning the gas main off. DTE, the Fire Department, and the Police are on the scene,” said Melvindale police. “We are being told they are working on bypassing the line but it may take up to this Sunday to shut off.”
Businesses in the area of the gas leak were evacuated.
DTE Energy and fire officials say residential neighborhoods will not be affected.
Emergency crews will be in the area until it is resolved.
The Melvindale Police Department will notify residents if they are told by workers on-site and DTE Energy officials that neighborhoods are compromised and need to be evacuated.
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