Police: Gas Main Leak at Dix and Vernor in Dearborn
Dearborn police are advising people to stay away from the area.
Dearborn police and fire responded to the Dix-Vernor area on reports of a gas leak Friday morning.
David Uberti
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A gas main leak was discovered in the area of Vernor and Dix Roads in south Dearborn, police announced Friday morning around 10:30 a.m.
According to WXYZ, the leak was caused when construction workers hit an 8-inch gas line.
Police and fire responded to the scene. No injuries were reported, but police advised people to stay away from the area. Local businesses were evacuated as a precaution.
Update, 12:15 p.m.: Police say that the gas main leak has been stopped. Local roads have reopened to traffic.
The gas main is expected to be repaired.
