Gas leak closes portion of South Brooks Street

***UPDATE - Wake Forest Fire Department officials say South Brooks Street is expected to be closed until early Wednesday morning.

In addition, anyone in the vicinity of South Brooks Street smelling a strong natural gas odor is urged to call 9-1-1.

The information below was posted at 7:15 p.m.:

WAKE FOREST - Emergency personnel are on the scene of a ruptured gas line along South Brooks Street between East Owen Avenue and East Wait Avenue. The ruptured line was caused by construction workers.

South Brooks is closed between East Owen and East Wait. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and choose an alternate route.

Officials are monitoring the affected area for safety considerations. The Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and Norse Brewing, 203 S. Brooks St., have been evacuated, but no other evacuations have been ordered at this time. Residents in the area are urged to shelter in place until further notice. 

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.