CHICAGO (WLS) -- The CTA Orange Line Ashland stop was temporarily evacuated and closed due to a gas leak Friday night.
Orange line trains are running with residual delays following after service was temporarily suspended due to the leak.
Fire officials said a level one hazmat response was sent to the CTA station. No injuries were reported and no one was taken to a hospital for treatment.
People's Gas said a third-party contractor hit a 6-inch main gas line, causing the leak. It was secured as of 7:45 p.m.