Photos from Kendall Square natural gas leak

Eleven buildings were evacuated in Kendall Square Friday morning, disrupting the workday routine for thousands of people, as officials scrambled to shut down a gas main that had been accidentally punctured by a contractor operating heavy equipment.

Officer Pam Morris talked with a man about the ongoing major natural gas leak in Kendall Square in Cambridge.Nicholas Pfosi for The Boston Globe

Buildings were evacuated and streets closed.BOSTON 25 NEWS

Officials scrambled to shut down a gas line that had been accidentally punctured by a contractor operating heavy equipment in Kendall Square. BOSTON 25 NEWS

An aerial shot of a gas leak in Cambridge.7 News

A woman rested on the sidewalk after being displaced from her apartment building.Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe/Globe Freelance

Saniah Kazimi st outside her apartment building with her two children after being evacuated. TAram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

Police closed off Third Street after a reported gas leak at 100 Binney Street.Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

Police closed off Third Street.Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

Eversource and emergency teams addressed a natural gas leak.Nicholas Pfosi for The Boston Globe