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Burlington gas leak prompts King Street evacuations

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A natural gas leak at a Burlington construction site prompted evacuations from nearby buildings.

Fire crews responded just after noon to the intersection of King and Church Streets.

Officials say construction workers were digging when the ground gave way, striking a natural gas supply line.

The gas was quickly shut off before entering any nearby structures and no one was hurt.