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A Comfort Inn hotel and other area businesses were evacuated in Apex on Tuesday because of a gas leak.
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A contractor hit a gas line next to the Comfort Inn on NC 55, near the intersection of US 1. The hotel, along with other surrounding businesses, including an ABC Store and a Waffle House, have been evacuated as a precaution.
NC55 is closed between US 1 and Technology Drive.
Drivers on US1 should exit onto 1010 Road from the south or New Hill exit northbound.
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PSNC is at the scene and working to secure the leak. The gas company hopes to have the road reopened sometime around 7 p.m.