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Gas Leak In South Sacramento Capped, Road Reopened

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) -- A natural gas leak in South Sacramento which closed a major road has been capped and the road has been reopened.

PG&E crews were working in the area of Fruitridge Road and Stockton Boulevard today when they cut the line. As a result, Northbound and southbound lanes of Stockton Boulevard from Fruitridge Road to Lawrence Drive were closed.

A nearby strip mall was evacuated, according to authorities.

The leak was capped around 9:15 p.m., according to PG&E officials.

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