Contractor damages gas main causing slow leak on South St, Williamstown MA


A contractor accidentally damaged a gas main near South Street, causing a slow gas leak. The fire department responded and took command of the scene. Efforts are underway to contact the gas company to address the leak.
Audio|Source: Williamstown Fire Dispatch
02:27
Transcript:
00:00
Williams Town Dispatch, Williamstown Fire.
00:02
Please respond, area near South Street, a construction contractor has nicked a gas main.
00:13
Car free, I copied you calling in but not what you've said.
00:18
I believe you said responding still difficult to read.
00:21
The best truck.
00:22
Car 2. Yeah, Car 3 is responding.
00:25
I'll stop the station for the truck.
00:27
Car 2, your volume is coming in really low.
00:35
Will you just copy in that 3 is en route?
00:37
Dispatch from car three.
00:38
Car three. Car three is going to the scene, car two is going to get a truck.
00:43
Car six is responding to the scene with about a five minute delay.
00:47
Car six at eight twenty.
00:50
Car three is on scene, taking command.
00:59
It's a very slow leak at this time.
01:01
Clear on command reporting slow leak.
01:05
They advised dispatch is attempting to reach out to the gas company.
01:08
Thank you, dispatch.
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Location mentioned:
Near South St, Williamstown, MA 01267
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