Approximately 70 people evacuated from 3 buildings for reports of gas leak in Manhattan

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) -- Approximately 70 people were evacuated from three buildings in Manhattan for reports of a gas leak.

Con Edison responded to a gas detector alarm for a leak inside 1989 Amsterdam Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Monday.

It appeared that construction workers hit a gas line.

Residents in 1993 and 1985 Amsterdam Ave. were also evacuated while crews from Con Ed investigated.

No injuries have been reported.

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