Schools evacuated in Logan section of Philadelphia after gas main break
Streets in the Logan section of North Philadelphia are being closed and students are evacuating nearby schools due to a gas main break Thursday morning.
Videos from Chopper 3 and CBS News Philadelphia viewers showed a large quantity of smoke coming from what appears to be a utility line along Olney Avenue near 18th Street and Ogontz Avenue.
Students could be seen walking out of the main entrance of Central High School nearby.
The area affected is also near La Salle University.
We've reached out to PGW, the School District of Philadelphia and other authorities for more information.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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