Evacuations over in Madison Heights after gas main break on 13 Mile Road 13 Mile Road reopens between John R, Dequindre roads
Aerial video of a gas main break in Madison Heights. (WDIV)
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – Businesses and residents were evacuated Friday after a gas main break in Madison Heights.
The gas main break was near the intersection of 13 Mile and John R roads, officials said.
A construction crew was working on 13 Mile Road and struck a gas main, according to authorities.
Consumers Energy officials capped the gas main. Crews reopened 13 Mile Road between John R and Dequindre roads.
The evacuations have also ended.
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