Gas line struck in Columbia

Republic-Times- September 16, 2025

The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly before 9:45 a.m. Tuesday to the report of a gas line struck by construction workers in the 300 block of North Briegel Street.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

Ameren was dispatched to the scene.

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