40 people evacuated when crash damages gas line in Montebello

40 people evacuated when crash damages gas line in Montebello

An estimated 40 people were forced to evacuate their apartments in Montebello on Saturday, Jan. 17 after a traffic collision sheared off a gas meter, which also led to a temporary road closure, officials said. The crash occurred on the 1200 block of Greenwood Avenue and damaged a gas line that crews were initially unable to shut off, requiring SoCalGas to send a specialized crew to dig out the pipe from the ground, according to the city. Greenwo…

Gas leak reported after Montebello crash

A crash in Montebello caused a gas leak late Saturday morning, authorities say. A community alert sent out just before noon Saturday stated that a traffic collision had occurred in the 1200 block of Greenwood Avenue. Due to the crash, a gas meter was sheared off. “The gas company could not turn it off and is sending a crew to [...]