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People Evacuated Due to Gas Leak in Vigo County

By: News Staff
Updated: August 7, 2012
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A gas leak leads to the evacuation of some Wabash Valley residents for a short time.

The leak happened on East Haythorne Avenue in Vigo County at about 7:30 PM this evening.

Authorities say a construction crew hit a two inch main gas line.

People within a half-mile radius around the area had to be evacuated.

However, before 9 PM, residents were told they could return to their homes.

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