Part of Orange Blossom Trail reopens after gas line leak forced closure

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Southbound Orange Blossom Trail reopened just after 4 p.m. Friday after a shutdown earlier in the day in both directions due to a gas line rupture, according to the Orange County Fire Rescue.

TECO Energy also responded to the scene and managed to clamp the line, officials said. There is no word yet on when the northbound lanes will reopen.

Firefighters responded to Lake Jessamine Drive and South OBT for a 4-inch gas line rupture around noon.

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One area business was evacuated for the leak. Around 1 p.m., the fire rescue said OBT is closed in both directions.

No other information was immediately available. Check back for updates.