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Ruptured gas line prompts evacuations
A contractor laying a water system in Lake Ronkonkoma on Friday hit a gas line, causing a leak and forcing the evacuation of nearby businesses, Suffolk police said. The contractor, who was working for the Suffolk County Water Authority, hit the gas line with a backhoe at about 12:20 p.m., causing a rupture, according to police and a National Grid spokeswoman. A section of County Route 16/Portion...
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