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Construction crew hits gas line in Altoona, church evacuated

By Kelly Maricle,

2024-08-26

ALTOONA, Iowa — A church had to be evacuated in Altoona Monday morning after construction workers nearby punctured a natural gas line.

It happened near the intersection of 8th Street SW and 17th Avenue SW around 8:15 a.m. according to the Altoona Fire Department. The crew ruptured an eight-inch gas line.

The nearby Lutheran Church of the Cross at 1701 8th St SW was evacuated as a precaution.

Crews from MidAmerican Energy are on the scene working to fix the issue.

The Ankeny Police Department says Venbury through Scenic View Blvd on 8th St SW is closed and Railroad Crossing through 4th ST SW is also closed on 17th Ave.

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