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Businesses evacuated, neighborhood asked to shelter in place amid gas leak

A crash caused the leak in the area Sunday night
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GLENDALE, AZ — Businesses were evacuated, several blocks were closed, and a neighborhood was asked to shelter in place after a crash caused a gas leak Sunday night.

Crews responded to the area of 43rd and Olive avenues after a car crashed into a natural gas pipe station.

There was an audible hissing sound after the crash and 50 people were evacuated from nearby businesses, according to Glendale Fire Department.

Crews worked with Southwest Gas to stop the leak.

Officials say the area was metered in all directions and there were zero readings.

One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

It is unknown what caused the crash.