Gas leak under investigation in Hopkinton, officials say

HOPKINTON, Mass. — An investigation is underway following a gas leak at an Eversource facility in Hopkinton, officials say.

Hopkinton Police and Fire crews responded to the Eversource Liquified Natural Gas facility on Wilson Street, shortly after 9 :30 a.m., Monday, for a reporter gas leak.

Once on scene an Eversource staff member led fire crews to a crack in a section of piping, according to officials.

“Crews immediately began to monitor the area and deployed water streams for vapor control. Police units responded and closed the roadway as a precaution,” a joint release from Hopkinton Police and Fire reads.

Air monitoring stations were used throughout nearby neighborhoods, according to officials.

Those neighborhoods were not evacuated as officials say there was not a threat to the public.

The Department of Public Utilities along with Eversource are investigating this incident, according to officials.

When reached for comment, Eversource sent the following statement:

Earlier today, crews at our Hopkinton LNG Facility identified a leak on a pipe within the facility. The leak has been isolated and the pipe is being safely drained so it can be inspected and repaired. The Hopkinton Fire Department was on site, temporarily shut down the street in front of the plant as a precaution and worked closely with our plant team. The situation is under control, and there is no danger to the public. There is no impact to natural gas service for heating customers.

—  Eversource spokesperson

Boston 25 News has reached out to both DPU for comment.

Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.

Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW

©2025 Cox Media Group