UPDATE: Gas Leak Evacuates Residences on 41st Street

Update 5:21 pm:
The situation is now under control. Emergency units are leaving the scene after securing the area.
According to our reporters on the scene, the leak occurred while a sprinkler system was being installed on the lawn of a residence and struck a gas line.
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*Original article 4:55 pm:*
This afternoon, a big gas leak resulted in the evacuation of multiple residences in the affected area.
The incident occurred on 41st Street between 14th and 15th Avenues and is still ongoing.
We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.
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