Construction crew strikes gas line in West Allis, prompting gas leak

WEST ALLIS -- We Energies crews responded to a gas leak near 116th and Greenfield in West Allis Monday afternoon, August 12th. West Allis fire and police were also on the scene. Crews shut off gas in the area around the leak.

Officials with We Energies say a gas main was hit by a construction crew. The gas leak prompted some evacuations in the area. Officials could not confirm which buildings were affected.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southeast Region was notified of lane closures as the result of the gas line being hit. Roadwork was just getting underway when the line was hit. The roadway in the area of the break was closed to traffic.  

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