Nov 08, 2022

7 evacuated after gas line hit at corner of Plymouth Landing, Concord Circle

Posted Nov 08, 2022 5:40 PM
Gas line hit at Plymouth Landing, Concord Circle, photo from MFD Deputy Chief Ryan Almes
Gas line hit at Plymouth Landing, Concord Circle, photo from MFD Deputy Chief Ryan Almes

by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post

Shortly after 11 am on Tuesday, November 8, Manhattan Fire Department was called out to the intersection of Plymouth Landing and Concord Circle on the report of a gas leak.

Upon arrival Manhattan Fire Department found a 1 1/4" gas line had been hit by a construction crew working in the area.

Kansas Gas Service is on scene and digging to gain access to the line to control the leak.

Seven people were evacuated from four neighboring homes while crews get the leak contained.