Car crashes into Oakland gas line, causing leak that's forcing evacuations

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Saturday, August 14, 2021
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OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland police are asking some residents to evacuate due to a gas leak Saturday afternoon.



The evacuations apply to those living between 702-720 Filbert Street, police said. Residents are asked to take their pets with them when they leave.



The Red Cross will be assisting with resources at a not-yet-determined location.



Police reported the gas leak on Twitter just after 1 p.m.





Oakland PD says the leak was caused by a car crashing into a gas line in what was a solo vehicle accident.



Further information is not available at this time.



Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.


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