NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Multiple buildings in the Gulch area of Nashville were evacuated due to a gas leak.
The Nashville Fire Department was called to the leak at 9th Avenue and Division Street.
Piedmont Gas was on scene and investigating the leak. Firefighters evacuated businesses and hotels in the immediate area and set up a perimeter.
Crews responded to 9th Avenue South and Division Street for reports of a ruptured gas line. The immediate area has been evacuated and a perimeter established. @PiedmontNG is working to bleed of the line and cap it. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/GbDyBmJk5d
— Nashville Fire Dept (@NashvilleFD) July 9, 2021
Police officers at the scene said the gas line has been capped and pedestrian foot traffic is being allowed back into the area.
The gas leak has been resolved at 9th and Division Street. The area is now reopened. pic.twitter.com/pOIdzZDWOS
— Nashville Fire Dept (@NashvilleFD) July 9, 2021
