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Natural gas leak prompts evacuation in Greenback

WVLT · last updated

GREENBACK, Tenn. (WVLT) — Emergency responders have closed a section of Highway 95 in Greenback for a natural gas leak. They’ve also issued an evacuation for a 1,000-foot radius around the 7400 block of the road.

Officials with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office made the announcement, saying deputies and crews with the Greenback Volunteer Fire Department are working in the area. Highway 95 has been closed at Highway 411 and Tarwater Road, LCSO said.

LCSO officials said the closures are expected to last until 11 a.m.

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