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Construction crews hit gas line in clearwater, drivers asked to avoid area: CPD

Clearwater Police
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Clearwater Police Department (CPD) said multiple roads are closed after construction crews hit a gas line on Thursday morning.

Police asked drivers to avoid the area of Keene Road and Drew Street.

CPD said Drew Street is closed between Keene Road and Corona Avenue and traffic on northbound Keene is also affected.

This is a developing story. Tampa Bay 28 will provide more details as they become available.

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