People return to businesses and homes after repairs are made to gas line in Waterbury

People have returned to their homes and businesses after a gas line was struck in Waterbury on Tuesday and forced evacuations.

Police said the gas line was struck during construction activity on Baldwin Street.

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Baldwin Street was closed between Warren Street and Laval Street. The area has since reopened.

All nearby businesses and homes were evacuated, according to police.

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Repairs have been made to the gas line and anyone who was impacted by the evacuations have been allowed to return to their homes and businesses.