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Suffolk gas line leak secured, under investigation: City officials

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Posted at 10:45 PM, Mar 31, 2023
and last updated 2023-04-02 09:44:00-04

SUFFOLK, Va. — Suffolk city officials are investigating after a large gas line leaked in the 1800 block of Holland Road. That's near Cove Point Drive.

The call came in just before 8 p.m. Friday night. The Suffolk Fire Chief says the leak was secured at 12 a.m. Saturday.

Fire crews were on the scene performing "atmospheric monitoring," according to a release from the city.

Virginia Natural Gas crews found two gas lines underground—a two-inch and an eight-inch line—but it's unclear which one was leaking.

Traffic in the area was blocked off, officials said.

Firefighters and law enforcement remained on the scene while gas crews worked to secure the leak.

The cause is unknown, officials said.