(Rochester Twp., Pa.) Early this morning Emergency crews were called to the scene of a gas leak in the area of the Beaver County YMCA. It’s being  reported that a car hit a gas line along Route 65. Emergency crews were reported to have the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge closed for a period of time overnight. As of 6:30 this morning the bridge and intersection were open and crews were working on a gas main station behind the former Volmer Motors in Rochester Twp.. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano is working on getting an update to the specifics of the accident.

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Beaver County 9-1-1 received a call at 1:30 a.m.  that a vehicle struck a gas meter  . This accident occurred in the area of the Veterans Memorial Bridge. New Brighton Police are handling the accident report, and weren’t available for comment.  Rochester Township Police and Fire Departments, along with Medic-Rescue  were  dispatched by 9-1-1 to assist new New Brighton at the scene.   The area in proximity of the YMCA   was to be avoided.  At 8:30 a.m. it was announced that the road was reopened to  traffic.