Gas leak in Crooksville forces evacuations

CROOKSVILLE, Ohio–A gas leak in the Village of Crooksville  forced the evacuation of several homes and a business on Tuesday.

Dave Rau with Columbia Gas Ohio said a contractor struck a 4″ gas line at the end of Mill Street around 1:00 p.m.

Rau said several homes nearby were evacuated as a precaution. PCC Airfoils was also evacuated.

He said the intersection of Mill and China Streets was closed while crews made repairs to the line which was completed just after 4:00 p.m.