A vehicle collision last night in Perry Hall caused a serious gas leak, prompting the evacuation of dozens of residents. The incident occurred when a car crashed into a home in the 5000 block of Cameo Terrace, causing significant damage,, including a deck collapse and striking a gas line. CBS News Baltimore reported that the spill resulted in an emergency response and approximately 75 nearby residents were evacuated out of what was described as an abundance of caution.
While the gas leak was effectively contained to one house, the Baltimore County Fire Department asserted that neighboring homes were also affected by the incident. Waiting for the scene to be deemed secure by authorities, MDOT buses were called in to provide temporary shelter for the displaced residents. Information reported by WMAR 2 News confirmed that the electricity had been restored, and the gas was anticipated to be turned on shortly after.
After controlling the situation, the Baltimore County Fire Department allowed residents to return home as efforts shifted to recovery and investigation. Working with the Baltimore County Police and BG&E, they quickly shut off the gas and secured the area. No injuries were reported, showing an effective emergency response.
Police are still investigating the cause of the vehicle crash into the home.
