WATERBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - Emergency crews are responding to a gas line that was struck in Waterbury on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Waterbury Police Department, officers are at the scene of Baldwin Street for reports of a gas line that was struck during construction activity.

Baldwin Street in Waterbury was closed between Warren and Laval streets Tuesday after a gas line was struck during construction, according to police.

Businesses and homes in Waterbury have been evacuated near Baldwin Street after a gas line was struck on Tuesday afternoon. According to police, the gas line was struck during construction activity. Police said Baldwin Street is closed between Warren Street and Laval Street.