Fort Worth gas leak closes roads near I-35W, prompts evacuations – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

In Fort Worth, police are asking drivers to avoid the area near I-35 and Basswood Blvd due to a gas leak.

Westbound traffic on I-35 on Basswood Boulevard from Basswood to Horseman is closed, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.

Atmos said construction crews unrelated to the company damaged a natural gas pipeline in the 2700 block of Basswood Blvd. in Fort Worth.

Two buildings were evacuated as a precaution, according to Atmos.

A post on Facebook from Councilman Charlie Lauersdorf said a nearby daycare was affected and roughly 20 kids and 4 adults were experiencing medical issues. NBC 5 has not independently verified this claim.

Another statement from Councilman Carlos Flores also referenced a nearby clinical facility, Action Behavior Centers, that the leak affected.

NBC 5 has reached out to the Fort Worth Fire Department to ask about any injuries or medical issues due to exposure but has not yet heard back.

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