Ruptured gas line in Columbia

Pictured is the scene of Thursday’s gas line rupture in Columbia.
(Andrea Saathoff photo)

The Columbia Fire Department responded about 2:50 p.m. Thursday to the report of a ruptured gas line in the 400 block of Columbia Avenue. A strong odor of gas could be detected in the area of the rupture.

An Ameren crew was requested to the scene. Ameren arrived on scene shortly after 3:15 p.m.

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