The Mahoning County Courthouse was evacuated Wednesday morning after a gas line ruptured.

People inside the building were told to leave after hearing a hissing sound at around 9 am.

Workers cut the gas line in an alleyway behind the courthouse.

For safety precautions, Market Street was closed between Commerce and Boardman Streets. Commerce Street was closed between Market and Phelps.

As of 9:30 am the roads remained closed, and the courthouse was still closed.