Busy south Winnipeg route shut down after reports of vehicle into gasline

By Heather Steele Global News

Posted July 21, 2015 2:41 pm

Updated July 21, 2015 5:35 pm

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Fire crews responded Tuesday afternoon to the intersection of Kenaston Blvd. and Sterling Lyon Pkwy. after reports of a vehicle hitting a gas line.

WINNIPEG — A gas leak Tuesday afternoon forced a busy intersection to close down.

Around 1:15 p.m. fire crews responded to the intersection of Kenaston Blvd. and Sterling Lyon Pkwy. after reports of a vehicle hitting a gas line.

Manitoba Hydro said a construction crew hit a four inch gas line, leaking gas into the air.

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Sterling Lyon was shut down in both directions due to the leak.

TRAFFIC: Avoid Kenaston and Sterling Lyon Pkwy. Due to a road closure.
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) July 21, 2015

Sterling Lyon Pkwy. reopened just before 4:30 p.m Tuesday afternoon.

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