Underground Gas Leak and Medical Response at Highway 33 North

Summary: Emergency services responded to an incident involving an underground gas leak at 5210 Highway 33 North, near Sunset Way South, in Polk County, Florida. The incident involved a 56-year-old male who was conscious and breathing. Responders shut off the underground gas, contacted Florida Public Utilities, and worked to assess and mitigate the leak after the line was punctured with a probe. The situation was monitored for residual gas pressure, and the leak was ultimately mitigated. The patient was turned over to medical personnel.