Gas line struck in Columbia

Republic-Times- September 26, 2025

The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly after 8 a.m. Friday to the 600 block of Eckert Lane after a gas line was struck by a contractor on a residential property.

Ameren was dispatched to the scene.

No injuries were reported.

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