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Gas Main Rupture in Palermo Shuts Juan B. Justo Traffic During Metrobus Repaving

Metrogas reports a repaving machine struck the pipe, with crews working to seal the high‑pressure leak.

Escape de gas.
Operativo en Palermo por un escape de gas.
Bomberos trabajan para controlar el escape de gas en Juan B. Justo y Paraguay

Overview

  • The rupture was located at Juan B. Justo and Paraguay, where an on‑site operation was established by Buenos Aires firefighters, SAME and Metrogas.
  • Traffic is closed in both directions between Avenida Santa Fe and Paraguay, buses are on detours, and gas service in the area was cut as a precaution.
  • Firefighters are spraying water to help disperse the odor while Metrogas attempts to obturate the line and technicians monitor conditions.
  • SAME chief Alberto Crescenti said the leak had been venting for about an hour and described the situation as controlled after notifying residents and Sanatorio Los Arcos.
  • Witness videos show a vertical jet of gas exceeding six meters near two service stations, and authorities say updates will follow as work continues.