The issue with the leak has been resolved. No one was injured and traffic has been reopened at N. Hawkins from West Market to the North.

Earlier Story:

Police have evacuated homes and buisnesses in and around the 1600 block of Garman Rd due to a natural gas leak.

No word on what caused the leak. APD is closing N. Hawkins from Market to the North.

No through traffic no pedestrian traffic.This includes Hawkins & Bryden; Hawkins & Wiltshire, Hawkins & Garman, and W. Market & Bryden

Akron Fire and HAZMAT crews are on the scene.

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