Road closed, homes evacuated after gasoline spill in Upper Merion Twp.

UPPER MERION TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- A major road is closed and some homes have been evacuated following a gasoline spill in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.

Authorities say it happened around 3:30 p.m. Thursday on River Road (Route 23) between East 4th Street and B Street, in the area of Insurance Auto Auction.

According to officials, an underground gasoline pipeline was struck during construction.

Route 23 is shut down in the area and nearby residences are being evacuated out of an abundance of caution.

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