Gas leak prompts dozens of evacuations near South Roxboro Street in Durham

Dozens of people evacuated their homes in Durham after a gas leak.

Durham Fire Department and Enbridge Gas crews were on scene working to fix the leak at the intersection of South Roxboro Street and Dunstan Avenue in Durham. That's a few blocks away from NC Central University.

EMS crews confirmed 30 people had to be evacuated once the leak was discovered.

The WRAL Breaking News Tracker arrived as Durham police blocked off Dunstan Avenue.

It is unclear how long it will take Enbridge crews to fix the leak or when the road will be back open.