Crews respond to gas leak in San Jose Wednesday

( KRON ) — The San Jose Fire Department responded to a gas leak Wednesday morning in the Windmill Springs neighborhood after a gas main was ruptured, according to officials. Nearby residences were asked to shelter-in-place before repairs were made shortly after noon.

Fire crews were alerted to the gas main rupture at 11:03 a.m. on Shadowfax Drive and Yakima Circle, the San Jose Fire Department said. According to officials, a contractor struck a 2-inch plastic gas line.

The ruptured line was clamped by 12:21 p.m., fire officials said in an update.

A member of the construction crew on site was transported to the hospital with a minor knee injury, SJFD said.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company crews also responded to the leak.

Homes closest to the break appeared to be unoccupied, fire officials said, while other nearby residences were asked to shelter-in-place.

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