Gas line struck at construction site in northeast Austin; crews being evacuated

Abigail Jones

April 18, 2024 at 11:02 AM

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Workers were evacuated from a building under construction in northeast Austin Thursday morning after a gas line was hit in the area.

The Austin Fire Department said a 4-inch gas line was struck at a construction site near 3500 East Parmer Lane around 9:38 a.m.

Crews evacuated workers from a mid-rise building under construction in the area.

AFD said no other exposures were reported.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KXAN Austin.

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