Residents evacuated after gas line struck in New Albany
NEW ALBANY, Ohio — Residents in New Albany have been evacuated after a natural gas line was hit Thursday evening.
The MECC Center said the line was hit around 4 p.m. near the roundabout at Market Street and Main Street. The center said a six-inch natural gas line was hit and was leaking.
All residents within a two-block radius have been evacuated due to the incident.
Officials say Columbia Gas is on scene and expect to have the line fixed by midnight.
First responders said a construction crew hit the line.
People are asked to avoid the area and observe road closures in the area.
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2021-08-26 18:34:00