Gas Leak Investigation near U.S. Capitol

The USCP advised the public to avoid the area while crews assessed the situation. As of now, no further official updates from military or government sources had been released.

On March 24, 2025, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) issued a public statement regarding an ongoing investigation into a gas leak emanating from a manhole along Independence Avenue, SE, near Second Street, in Washington, D.C.

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The USCP advised the public to avoid the area while crews assessed the situation. As of now, no further official updates from military or government sources had been released regarding the incident’s cause, scope, or resolution.

Incident Details

The USCP, responsible for security within the U.S. Capitol complex, reported that crews were actively investigating the gas leak. The affected location, Independence Avenue, SE, near Second Street, is within the Capitol Grounds, an area under USCP jurisdiction.

Capitol Police: "Crews are investigating gas that is coming from a manhole along Independence Avenue, SE, near Second Street. Please avoid the area."

The statement did not specify the nature of the gas, the potential hazards, or the timeline for resolution, indicating that the investigation was in its early stages. No evacuations, injuries, or structural damages were mentioned in the initial USCP release.

Government Response