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Construction crews rupture large gas main in Niles

Emergency workers respond to gas leak in Niles
Emergency workers respond to gas leak in Niles 01:13

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Emergency crews are responding to a large natural gas leak in north suburban Niles.

Howard Street has been shut down for about a half mile in both directions after construction workers broke an 8-inch gas main near Lehigh Avenue.

Nicor workers were responding to the scene.

Firefighters were standing by as crews work to repair the leak.

No injuries have been reported

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