Multiple buildings in downtown New Bedford, including City Hall and the Main Free Public Library, were evacuated Wednesday morning after a gas leak was detected.
Fall River police and fire units have responded to what is being described as a "massive gas leak" at the site of the former New Harbour Mall.
The Herald News is reporting that a 4-inch gas line was ruptured during construction at the site...
State Fire Marshal Stephan Coan says a gas company worker responding to reports of a natural gas leak in Springield punctured a pipe and an unknown spark ignited a massive explosion that injured 18 people.