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Broken gas line closes PCH

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Updated: Thursday, November 8th at 11:31am

PCH is now open.

Updated: Thursday, November 8th at 11:08am

PCH near Carbon Canyon. Both lanes are closed. (Photo Credit: Fiona Jaury)

According to reports released by the City of Malibu, PCH will be closed for approximately 2-3 hours between Sweetwater Mesa and Carbon Canyon. The fire department is currently evacuating residences and businesses on the south side of PCH between Carbon Canyon and the Malibu Pier. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, a public works crew drove over the line and caused the break. As of now, no injuries were reported.

Expect heavy delays. More information to come as it becomes available.

 

 

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PCH evacuated after the broken gas line (photo credit: Fiona Jaury)

A broken gas line in Eastern Malibu closed both lanes of PCH according to Malibu Patch. The leak was reported at 9:40am in the 22000 block of PCH according to the Lost Hills/ Malibu Sheriff’s Station. “They shut the road down for public safety,” an on-duty sergeant said.

More information to come as it becomes available.