Vehicle strikes gas meter in Columbia

Columbia police and fire are responding to Fashion Attic, 128 S. Main Street in Columbia, after a vehicle reportedly struck a gas meter at about 5:30 p.m. Monday, resulting in a gas leak. Police evacuated people in nearby buildings as a precaution. Fire department personnel were able to shut off the gas within a couple of minutes of the accident. No injuries are being reported at this time.

 

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Corey Saathoff

Corey is the editor of the Republic-Times. He has worked at the newspaper since 2004, and currently resides in Columbia. He is also the principal singer-songwriter and plays guitar in St. Louis area country-rock band The Trophy Mules.
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