LEYDEN, Mass. (WWLP) – A propane tank leak caused a significant odor in the area of Bell Road in Leyden Thursday night.

According to the Colrain Fire Department, at around 10:36 p.m. crews were called to assist Leyden Fire and Bernardston Police with a propane leak. A 250-pound propane tank was found with a severed line.

Police evacuated residents from the home on Bell Road while Osterman Propane assisted in successfully shutting off the tank.

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