The leak was at the intersection of Nicodemus Road and Reisterstown Road in Reistertown near the Giant Food store, WBAL reports. Nearby businesses were being evacuated as a result.
The Baltimore County Emergency Management office said Reisterstown Road between Hammershire Road and High Falcon Road was closed as of 2 p.m. It is unclear when the road will reopen.
Baltimore County Fire said the leak had been capped around 2:47 p.m. Crews were still on scene conducting repairs.
This is a developing story so check back for updates.
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