Area in South Cumminsville closed off due to gas leak, police say
A gas leak has prompted Cincinnati police to urge people to avoid an area in South Cumminsville.
Police say people should avoid the areas of Beekman Street and Dreman Avenue.
Our Firefighters are on the scene of a gas leak at Beekman and Dreman in South Cumminsville. We have several streets closed in the area. Please avoid the area while we work with @DukeEnergy to make repairs. pic.twitter.com/bipcl9vJw9
— Cincy Fire & EMS (@CincyFireEMS) May 23, 2024
A Cincinnati Fire Department public information officer (PIO) said it appears a construction crew hit a natural gas pipe while working.
“Natural gas odor to be expected during repair,” Cincinnati police explained. “If any questions contact Duke Energy, if an emergency, please call 911.”
The PIO with the fire department said the area will likely be closed until around 12 a.m. Friday.
No other information has been released.
Enquirer media partner Fox19 provided this report.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Gas leak closes off area in South Cumminsville
