Gas Leak: Evacuation Ends In Silver Spring Township (Update)

A gas leak shuttered roads and prompted an evacuation in Central Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning, officials say.

A map shows the Silver Springs Township area affected by the gas leak.
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07/17/2024 10:43 a.m.

The natural gas leak was in Silver Spring Township on Konhaus Road, Cumberland County officials explained in a release.

The road closure was between Trindle and Danbury roads, but initially, the leak had closed the westbound lanes of the PA Turnpike/Interstate 76, as detailed in the release.

Konhaus Road residents were evacuated and temporarily relocated to the New Kingston Fire Company, officials said.

The situation cleared that evening.

No further information was available.

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