Georgia State Capitol evacuated as crews respond to nearby gas leak

ATLANTA — The Georgia Capitol Building has been evacuated and several nearby streets are shut down as crews investigate a gas leak.

According to the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, crews are taking readings of air quality nearby now, but so far, a spokesman said no gas readings had been detected.

Piedmont Avenue near MLK is shut down and Atlanta Gas Light is on the scene working to turn off the gas.

A contractor performing work in the area near the corner of MLK and Piedmont hit a gas line, according to Atlanta Gas Light.

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The Georgia State Patrol said vehicle and pedestrian traffic is being redirected around the area as crews work to assess the line.

Footage from nearby cameras managed by the Atlanta Department of Transportation show several firetrucks at the scene and blocking the roads as crews work on-site.

MARTA confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that the Georgia State Station has been suspended while crews work to fix the leak. A bus bridge will provide transportation between Five Points Station and King Memorial Station until the leak is fixed.

Channel 2 Action News has a crew on the scene working to learn more about this developing situation.

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