Lexington residents cleared to return after Liberty Utilities repairs damaged gas line
Lexington residents cleared to return after Liberty Utilities repairs damaged gas line
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Lexington residents cleared to return after Liberty Utilities repairs damaged gas line
Residents of Lexington’s Indian Hills subdivision were cleared to return home Thursday afternoon after crews repaired a damaged gas line.City officials said Liberty Utilities completed repairs shortly before 4 p.m. and confirmed the area was safe.The gas leak had led to evacuations earlier in the day near Lakeview Drive, Tomahawk Lane and Arrowhead Road.The Lexington R-5 School District coordinated with its bus company for student drop-offs, police said.Officials had also asked the public to avoid the area, including Martin Lane and Stephens Lane.Lexington emergency management opened the United Methodist Church to provide shelter for residents displaced during the evacuation.This is a developing story. Refresh this page for updates.
Residents of Lexington’s Indian Hills subdivision were cleared to return home Thursday afternoon after crews repaired a damaged gas line.
City officials said Liberty Utilities completed repairs shortly before 4 p.m. and confirmed the area was safe.
The gas leak had led to evacuations earlier in the day near Lakeview Drive, Tomahawk Lane and Arrowhead Road.
The Lexington R-5 School District coordinated with its bus company for student drop-offs, police said.
Officials had also asked the public to avoid the area, including Martin Lane and Stephens Lane.
Lexington emergency management opened the United Methodist Church to provide shelter for residents displaced during the evacuation.
This is a developing story. Refresh this page for updates.