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Temporary closure blocks SE 5th Street after natural gas line rupture

Des Moines police close down SE 5th Street due to natural gas line rupture
Francesca Block Des Moines Register

Police temporarily closed Southeast Fifth Street south of Army Post Road in Des Moines on Friday due to a natural gas line rupture.

The road is expected to be closed for several hours south of Army Post Road to Southeast Clay Street, according to a tweet from the Des Moines Police Department. Police spokesperson Sgt. Paul Parizek said a construction crew damaged the line.

He said there is no danger to the public and the surrounding businesses did not need to be evacuated.

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