CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Emergency crews are at the scene of a gas leak in the Charter Colony area of Midlothian.
The leak happened at the intersection of Charter Landing Drive and Charter Walk Lane Wednesday afternoon, according to Chesterfield County Fire and EMS.
Two homes have been evacuated as a precaution.
Around 4:45 p.m., Chesterfield County Fire and EMS said the area is expected to remain closed for "at least" another hour.
In an update at 5:30 p.m., officials said the gas had been shut off, but that roads remained clsoed. Residents are still being asked to avoid the area.
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