A gas line rupture halted trolley service and prompted evacuations at Commercial between 30th and 32nd Streets.
Construction crews using a backhoe to construct a fence hit a gas line accordng to officials.
Gas service was shut off to the area while repairs were made. Twenty-five residents were evacuated along with people inside nearby businesses.
As of noon, trolley service has been restored.
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