Gas line struck during digging causes leak near West Shore Dr, Weidman MI


A gas line was accidentally struck during digging near West Shore Drive, causing a gas leak. Emergency services and the utility company were notified. Neighbors called to ask if they should evacuate.
Audio|Source: Isabella County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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We have a gas leak near West Shore Drive, cross streets of Pine Tree Drive.
00:08
Caller was digging a hole and hit a gas line, gas in spring, 243.
00:16
Central 11 will acknowledge page.
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Central Square.
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Central 6338.
00:29
Can you give me a text,
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please?
00:36
We'll do.
00:40
Control 6 330 status.
00:46
30 secure and clear stuff.
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Central is clear. Central is clear.
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116 is in row.
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Central to 116.
01:01
Central to 116.
01:06
Go ahead, it's next to 11.0.
01:07
11.0. Per the reporting party, the gas is going to be through DTE. We did make contact with them. Their ETA is an hour or less.
01:16
In addition to that, we have additional neighbors calling and asking if they should evacuate.
01:23
Clear. We'll be on scene just a moment.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Shore Dr, Weidman, MI 48893
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