Contractor strikes gas line causing leak near Race St, Catasauqua PA


A contractor working for a utility company struck an underground gas line near Race Street. The leak caused the smell and sound of escaping gas. Emergency services were notified and responded to the scene.
Audio|Source: Lehigh County Police
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Transcript:
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fire department dispatch, near Race St,
00:03
near Ray St.
00:06
A contractor doing work for UGI struck an underground gas line,
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can hear and smell the gas.
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It's that 4703.
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Visitor at your headquarters,
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reference a parking ticket.
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I see you putting an out.
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735.
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The old mail is clammy, sweating feels like passing out.
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Over the back lot by the driver's entrance.
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Olympus Warehouse 871 Nestleway.
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71 Nestleway.
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So by a contractor doing work for UGI, they're doing some dating in the gas line. UGI has been notified.
01:28
Okay,
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assistant two calling.
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Fire ground. Fire ground.
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10447.
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Record, System 1 on the scene.
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Broomery Command, utilized by ground 1 for communications.
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Chief Do.
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I'm going to raise Street Command.
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Fire Ground 1.
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Race Street Command, I'm going to give you Fireground 2. Fireground 1 is currently in use.
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Yep.
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Playa County Station 2, Dispast.
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Race Street, Kettysuckleboro.
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Chief 2 on the side.
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