A gas leak in Taylorville led to evacuations and road closures, resolved by 9:18 p.m.

A gas leak on Hawley Street in Taylorville, Illinois, led to evacuations and road closures on Tuesday evening. The Taylorville Fire Department and Christian County Sheriff's Office managed the situation, with evacuations extending to Maxwell Street and parts of the Kenton addition. Authorities advised avoiding the area until it was safe to return, which happened by 9:18 p.m. Ameren is on site, and the cause of the leak is under investigation. Traffic disruptions lasted about an hour.

November 20, 2024
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