Gas leak triggers evacuations of 4 buildings near SF General Hospital

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A natural gas leak triggered evacuations and shut down Muni not far from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on Tuesday morning.

It happened in the area of 25th and Hampshire.

Fire investigators say a private contractor hit a gas line nearby.

The leak has been capped but PG&E crews are still working to repair the damage.

In the meantime, at least four nearby buildings were evacuated.

The area is closed to traffic, so Muni Lines 33 and 48 are being rerouted.

Stay with ABC7 News for updates on this developing story.