Crime & Safety

16 Evacuated After Snow Blower Hits Gas Meter In Manchester

An apartment building in Manchester was evacuated due to a gas leak early Saturday, officials said.

MANCHESTER, NH — No injuries or illnesses have been reported after sixteen people were evacuated from an apartment building early Saturday because of a gas leak, officials said.

The leak happened after a snowblower hit a gas meter at the apartment building on Putnam Street at around 3 a.m., according to a news release from WMUR 9. Twelve adults and four children were evacuated from the building.

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