BENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- A gas leak has evacuated people in the intersection of Colfax and Elvern in Benton Township.

Officers and Fire Fighters have gone door to door to evacuate everyone living near the area.

The evacuation area is currently 150 yards from the intersection.

According to Berrien County Dispatch the leak repair will be done by 9 or 10 p.m.

The public is being advised to avoid the area.

St. Joseph Charter Township Fire Department Station #2 is currently taking in anyone who was evacuated from the area and has nowhere to go.

ABC57 will keep you updated as further information is released.