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Gas Leak Causes Evacuations In South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A gas leak caused residents to evacuate their homes in South Philadelphia on Thursday.

The incident happened at about 2:58 p.m. on the 2300 block of South Franklin Street.

Fire officials say a meter was being removed on the block, somehow causing a gas leak.

Crews are on scene evacuating residents.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

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