COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities are at the scene of a gas main break impacting WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Cobb County.

Channel 2 Action News has learned that construction crews hit a gas main near the hospital and several busy streets nearby are closed.

Officials told Channel 2 that ambulances en route to the busiest emergency room in the state are being rerouted around the closed streets.

NewsChopper 2 is LIVE over the very active scene to help guide you around the mess. WATCH Channel 2 Action News RIGHT NOW for updates.

Marietta police told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Chris Jose that patients in the green towerof the hospital are being relocated.

Officials said the hospital is still open.

Chris Jose is at the scene and will continue to bring you LIVE updates on Channel 2 Action News on TV.