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Crosstown Expressway Closed After Gas Leak
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Published: October 26, 2007
TAMPA - The Crosstown Expressway has been closed by the Tampa Police Department as crews repair a damaged natural gas line.
No evacuations have been issued and the toll highways was closed as a precaution, police said.
A private company was digging for a water line when they accidentally hit a natural gas line near Brorein and Morgan streets in downtown Tampa shortly after 9 tonight, said police spokeswoman Andrea Davis.
Workers from Tampa Electric Co. arrived on the scene about 9:28 p.m. to shut off the gas. It is unclear how long the Crosstown Expressway will be closed.
Stay with TBO.com for more updates.
Reporter Ray Reyes can be reached at (813) 865-4433 or rreyes@tampatrib.com.
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