Reported by: Elizabeth Noreika
Videographer: Tim Rock
Web Producer: Elizabeth Noreika
Reported: Nov. 16, 2009 10:28 PM EST
EYEWITNESS ONLINE WEBCAST VIDEO C L I C K T O P L A Y
A major gas leak in Jackson County forced some people to leave their homes, and others to shelter in place.
It all started around 4:30 Monday night. Crews in Ripley worked for hours after that to make sure it was safe for people to return home
The director of Jackson County 911, Walter Smittle, says a 6 inch natural gas high pressure injection line ruptured at the intersection of Walters Run and Route 21, causing a major leak.
Around 20 households evacuated and dozens sheltered in place.
Since 8:30 Monday evening, Route 21 has reopened and those who evacuated have returned home.
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Elizabeth Noreika
