Construction worker hits gas line causing leak, Powhatan County VA


Emergency responders were called after a construction worker accidentally hit a gas line, causing a leak near Morewood Drive and Rocky Ford Road. Workers evacuated the area and smell of gas was reported. There were no injuries or flames.
Audio|Source: Powhatan County Fire & Rescue
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Transcript:
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I'm 0101 for a gas leak outside.
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Tension engine 701, Buck 0101 area, 1545 more wood drop, crossroads, or rocky board road for a gas leak outside.
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First time is 1846 hours.
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Ambulance 7-11.
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I copy your own team is St.
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John's Village Way in 1847 hours.
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Angulate is 7-11.
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Look up for your A-O-R at 1847 hours.
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How is Ann, ambulance 712?
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Ambulance 712, go ahead.
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Arrived at Chippetham, ending mileage 28.9.
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81848 hours, NJ7101, a couple of year and I'm out to more would drive at 1848.
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Inge 701 F phone connection.
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The caller is stating that a construction worker has hit outside gas line, no flames.
00:43
They do have some type of tanker truck, a skid steer, and a water pumper near the gas line.
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We're still trying to obtain further.
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Indian 71, they are advising they can currently smell gas.
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Indian 701 caller is that workers had jumped off equipment and ran in opposite direction.
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No one's passed out at the time.
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EMS 701, I could be your AOR at 1850 hours.
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Location mentioned:
Rocky Ford Rd & Morewood Dr, Virginia 23139
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