JUNE 13, 2015
Emergency crews are on the scene of a natural gas leak at Augusta Christian School on Baston Road in Columbia County.
EMA Director Pam Tucker tells News Channel 6 the line was accidentally hit Saturday morning while a power pole was being installed.
Tucker adds due to the size of the leak, it may take an hour for workers to get the leaked stopped - and then they will make repairs.
Businesses and homes near the leak have been evacuated as a precaution. Motorists should avoid this area as much as possible.
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A natural gas leak in Columbia County leads to evacuations and road closures.
The leak is coming from a main line at Augusta Christian School on Baston Road.
Columbia County EMA Director Pam Tucker says emergency officials are evacuating the school, Earth Fare and other buildings in the vicinity of the leak.
Tucker adds there are also road blocks and traffic issues in that area and suggests drivers use alternate routes for the time being.
No word on what may have caused the natural gas leak.