Leak reported in area of Mercy Drive, Silver Star Road

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A leaking 4-inch gas line prompted several road closures Friday near where Princeton Street and Silver Star Road converge, according to Orange County firefighters.

The gas leak was reported around 12:20 p.m. in the area of Mercy Drive and Silver Star Road. An impacted building was evacuated, with no injuries or medical transports reported, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

Drivers and passersby were urged to use caution in the area as TECO Energy responded.

“Several roads” were closed, firefighters said without going into greater detail at the time of this report.

No other details were shared.

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Crews responded to a gas leak on Silver Star and Mercy Dr. 4 inch line gas leak, TECO is on scene. Building has been evacuated. No transports, no injuries. Use precaution around the area, several roads have been closed. Updates to come.

— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) September 29, 2023

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