As of: April 20, 2026, 5:12 p.m.
A gas leak on West West Street continues to keep the roadway shut down. The 200 and 300 blocks of West West Street, along with the 200 and 300 blocks of Caswell Avenue, remain closed to traffic.
Residential citizens in the affected area have been evacuated while the gas company works to contain the leak.
The incident has not yet been brought under control.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area until further notice.
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Updated April 20, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.
SOUTHPORT, NC — A gas leak has forced the closure of the 200 and 300 blocks of West West Street, along with the 200 and 300 blocks of Caswell Avenue.
Residential homes in the affected area have been evacuated as a precaution while the gas company works to control the leak. Officials are urging drivers and residents to avoid the area until further notice.
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