excavator damages gas line causing leak and road closure, Charlotte NC
An excavator struck a natural gas line near Water Oak Road causing a temporary gas leak and leading to a road closure. The gas line has an automatic shut-off and was not actively leaking when emergency services arrived. Nearby roads were closed and detours advised.
Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
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Transcript:
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Natural gas line cut,
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Near Water Oak Road, the Tion 4, Engine 14, Ladder 3 on H Hotel.
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Natural gas line cut, near Water Oak Road.
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Battalion 4, Engine 14, Ladder 3 on H.
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Hotel.
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Cross streets of Hartness Avenue, Judith Court, Station 14's area.
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Engine 14, all companies responding to the advised Water Road is closed.
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You'll have to take Walker Road.
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Battalion 4 alarm.
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Show me in route.
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Computer's not an update.
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104 Battalion 4.
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Battalion 4.
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Company is responding to near Water Oak Road.
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The line is not actively leaking at this time.
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They hit it with an excavator.
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It had an automatic shut off at the 3 quarter inch line.
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It was under asphalt.
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Cross street is going to be Hartness Avenue and Judith Court.
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14 still.
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Location mentioned:
Near Water Oak Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
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