Gas leak closes Route 61 in Schuylkill County
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SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Route 61 is closed after officials say there was a gas leak in New Castle Township. According to the Schuylkill County Communication Center Center, around 7:45 a.m. first responders were called to the area of Route 61 and Darkwater Lane for a report of a gas leak. Officials said they shut []

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