Crime & Safety
Gas Leak on Route 1 Leads to Evacuations, Road Closure
The incident was reported just before 9 a.m., and the scene was cleared just before noon.
UPDATE, 12 p.m.: Route 1 has reopened, according to Portsmouth Police.
An earlier story follows:
A portion of Route 1 near Allen Wayside Furniture is being shut down due to an emergency situation, according to Portsmouth Police.
WMUR-TV is reporting that there is a gas leak and buildings in the area are being evacuated.
Traffic is being stopped at Breakfast Hill Road in Rye as well as Ocean Road. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.
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