Fire officials say a North Phoenix intersection is back open, following a crash earlier on April 15 that resulted in a HAZMAT situation and prompted road closures and evacuations.
Per an updated statement, Phoenix Fire officials said they responded at around 10:30 a.m. for a crash in the area of 27th Avenue and Northern that involved a vehicle striking a high pressure natural gas main in the area.
"Crews immediately recognized the gas main had been ruptured, prompting them to balance the incident to a hazardous materials response. Hazardous Materials team members from Phoenix and Glendale Fire Departments evacuated and metered surrounding buildings approximately a quarter of a mile in all directions," read a portion of the statement.