HADLEY, MA (WSHM) -
A call came in at approximately 10:30 a.m. near Applebee's on Route 9 in Hadley about a broken gas line.
Upon arrival, the fire department confirmed a second gas line had been completely severed.
Hadley police shut down both east and westbound lanes of Route 9 for about an hour.
Area businesses, including Applebee's and Staples, will remain closed until gas is turned back on at approximately 1 p.m.
The Hadley fire department is standing by on the scene until Berkshire Gas secures the line.
Route 9 has re-opened to traffic.
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