Buildings near an old factory building at 200 West Main Street in Vernon were evacuated early Wednesday afternoon following a gas leak, according to Vernon police.
The old commercial building is under construction and is being remodeled, but it is not clear if that caused the leak. Police said the building houses several small businesses.
Authorities responded to the scene around 1 p.m. Crews from Yankee Gas were called out and stopped the leak. Connecticut Light & Power cut power to the building, police said.
Students at Maple Street Elementary School were dismissed early as a result.
The building was ventilated around 2 p.m. and any hazards to the area had been mitigated, according to police. Crews are now working to fix the damaged gas line.
West Main Street has been closed at the intersection of Maple Street and is expected to reopen around 4:30 p.m.
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