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MCPHERSON COUNTY – Law enforcement and first responders are near the scene of a reported gas leak running across U.S. 56 highway in McPherson County.
Just after 11:30 on Monday a section of pipe associated with an underground storage cavern at the Williams Energy operated Conway complex began to vent an unknown quantity of butane, according to a company media release.
Official with Williams notified emergency responders and isolated a 2-mile perimeter around the complex.
Williams shut down the system and isolated the cavern, which ended the gas leak. No injuries have been reported.
The immediate area around the complex remains closed as an investigation continues. Highway 56 in McPherson County near the Williams complex remains closed.
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MCPHERSON COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are reported a gas leak running across US-56 highway in McPherson County..
The road is temporarily shutdown between 4th and 8th avenue, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Check Salina Post for additional details as they become available.