Gas leak in Santa Clara closes Lafayette Street

Gas leak in Santa Clara closes Lafayette Street

PG&E and fire crews are at the scene of a gas leak in Santa Clara in the area of Lafayette Street and Walsh Avenue, fire officials said. North and southbound lanes on Lafayette between Martin Avenue and Central Expressway are closed, according to the Santa Clara Fire Department. People are being advised to avoid the area. No exact timeline was given for when the roadway will be reopened. This is a developing story. Details may change as more inf…