Tuesday morning gas leak prompts evacuation of Albany buildings

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National Grid is working to investigate the cause of a gas leak that happened along Spring Street in Albany on Tuesday.

The leak happened around 9:45 Tuesday morning, says Albany’s fire chief.

Firefighters were called after someone reported the smell of gas in the street.

Crews found a gas leak underneath the road, says the chief. Nearby buildings were evacuated and aired out.