Athens Fire and Rescue Chief Bryan Thornton said a contractor struck a 6-inch gas line owned by American Midstream on Thursday morning. Homes in the area of Pitts Boulevard and U.S. 31 have been evacuated.
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Officials tell us access to the Tanner Crossroads area at U.S. 31 and Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road is open. Both north and southbound lanes of U.S. 31 and east and west lanes of Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road are open. However, drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
We have a crew en route to the scene and will provide more information as soon as it is available.
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