Downtown St. Louis street closed for an hour after workers rupture gas line



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ST. LOUIS – Emergency crews responded to a natural gas leak in downtown St. Louis Wednesday afternoon.

According to the St. Louis Fire Department, construction workers ruptured a high-pressure gas line at 9th and Locust. The area was closed for about an hour.

Some buildings in the area self-evacuated and were directed by firefighters. After about an hour, management gave the all-clear.

Spire Energy stopped the flow of gas and they’re on scene assessing damage so they can make the proper repairs.

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