November 17th, 2019 by WCBC Radio
Allegany County 911 reports than a resident of North Mechanic Street near Hampton Place was transported to Western Maryland Health System as a high priority patient early Sunday due to a gas leak in a home there.
North Mechanic Street was shutdown for a a short period of time at around 1:15 PM before Cumberland Fire Department personnel were able to ascertain the extent of the leak.
That area had been the scene of a strong odor of gas several weeks ago. It is not known if the events are connected.