PECO tells Action News that a water crew working in the area ruptured an 8-inch gas main. The water crew was doing routine water line maintenance in the area of East Minor Street.
Officials say a 2 block radius around the break has been evacuated. However, officials do say roads up to 4 blocks away from the break are being blocked off.
PECO is now working to cap the gas line leak.
Stay with Action News and 6abc.com as more information becomes available.
