ST. LOUIS – Emergency crews responded to a natural gas leak in downtown St. Louis Wednesday afternoon.
According to the St. Louis Fire Department, construction workers ruptured a high-pressure gas line at 9th and Locust. The area was closed for about an hour.
Some buildings in the area self-evacuated and were directed by firefighters. After about an hour, management gave the all-clear.
Spire Energy stopped the flow of gas and they're on scene assessing damage so they can make the proper repairs.
