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Natural gas leak closed busy Nixa, Mo., intersection on Wednesday

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NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - Emergency crews closed State Highway 14 in Nixa on Wednesday because of a natural gas leak.

The incident happened Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Main Street, west of the O’Reilly Auto Parts store. A construction crew hit a gas line, prompting immediate safety measures. Spire crews repaired the damage around 5 p.m., allowing emergency crews to reopen the road.

The repairs could take hours. Emergency responders and utility crews are coordinating to ensure public safety and restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.

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