JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A construction crew hit a gas line on Tuesday in Jackson on Cohea Street.
According to an Atmos statement, the crew that hit the line was unrelated to Atmos Energy, but the pipeline is owned by Atmos.
Atmos sent personnel to suspend natural gas service to this part of their system, inspect the line, and make necessary repairs.
The Jackson Fire Department also supported the repair crew.
The statement Atmos issued said, “The most common cause of outside natural gas leaks is digging or construction that disturbs natural gas pipelines. If you nick, scrape, or dent a natural gas pipeline, call 911 and then call Atmos Energy’s emergency number at 866-322-8667 so we can inspect the pipeline and make any needed repairs. Even minor damage can weaken a pipeline and lead to a future leak.”
For more information about digging safely, please visit www.atmosenergy.com/safety/call-811-before-you-dig. Call 811 at least three business days before digging to have underground utilities marked. It’s free, it’s safe, and it’s required by law.”
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