Gas leak shuts down Tampa intersection, police say

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Police Department said an intersection in South Tampa was shut down Monday morning due to a gas leak.

Authorities said construction workers struck a TECO natural gas line at the S. Westshore Boulevard and W. El Prado intersection, causing the leak.

Crews were repairing the leak Monday afternoon, with Tampa Fire Rescue on scene in case of any safety issues.

Officers are diverting traffic in a one-block radius around the intersection.

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