US: Authorities responding to reported gas main rupture in the Bronx area of New York, N.Y., Sept. 22

Emergency services and technicians from utility provider Con Edison are responding to a major gas main rupture in New York City's Bronx borough the afternoon of Sept. 22. The incident scene is located near the intersection of Bedford Park Boulevard and Webster Avenue. Authorities have evacuated an unspecified number of local businesses and homes and are advising the public to avoid the area. It remain unclear how long it may take for technicians to repair the rupture and stop the resulting gas leak. Localized traffic disruptions are likely in the area for the duration of the operation.