Hazmat situation blocks off part of Downtown Pawtucket
Posted: 6/4/2012 8:26:03 AM
Updated: 6/4/2012 8:30:10 AM
A hazmat scare left a portion of Downtown Pawtucket closed down on Sunday evening.
Residents were advised to stay in their homes when a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas pulled over when the operator notice vapors emanating from the truck around 9 p.m.
Police set up a perimeter to stop traffic and individuals from entering the blocked off area at the intersection of Exchange Street and Montgomery Street.
Officials discovered the incident was due to a broken valve.
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