01 Jun 2024 | 01:47 AM UTC
US: Evacuations ongoing near Norfolk and Cordell avenues in Bethesda, Md., as of late May 31 due to gas leak
Authorities evacuate area near Norfolk and Cordell avenues in Bethesda, Md., US, as of late May 31 due to gas leak. Avoid the area.
Authorities have evacuated the area around Norfolk and Cordell avenues in Bethesda, Maryland, as of late May 31 due to a gas leak. Norfolk Avenue is reportedly closed between Del Ray and Saint Elmo avenues as crews investigate the incident. There have been no reports of injuries.
Heightened security and localized business and transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as emergency response continues.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Heed official directives. All additional time to reach destinations and seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted site.
