San Jose gas leak capped on Great Oaks Parkway

Bay City News
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
A construction crew ruptured a 4-inch gas line in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, June 9, 2015.
A construction crew ruptured a 4-inch gas line in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, June 9, 2015.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A gas leak on a 4-inch line near the Blossom Hill Caltrain station in San Jose has been capped Tuesday afternoon, PG&E officials said.

The leak was reported at 11:19 a.m. on Great Oaks Parkway near Cottle Road and adjacent to the Caltrain tracks, a San Jose fire dispatcher said.

Police responded and shut down streets in the area and rail service was also stopped in the area, the dispatcher said.

PG&E crews responded and capped the leak by 1:24 p.m., according to the utility.

No injuries were reported as a result of the leak and roads are expected to open soon.