A couple of Edmonton homes were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a three-inch gas line was broken near Connors Road.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) said crews were called just before 1 p.m. to Connors Road and 95 Street.
An EFRS spokesperson said a backhoe hit the gas line.
Two homes were evacuated and other neighbours were told to keep their windows closed while repairs were done.
The incident also caused traffic delays in the area.
ATCO said there was some construction work being done in an alley in the area when the line was hit.
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Once repairs started, Connors Road between 93 Avenue and 95 Avenue was closed to traffic.
The road was re-opened by 5 p.m.
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A spokeswoman said a seniors’ home in the area was impacted by the gas line being cut but ATCO was going to make sure it would have continuous natural gas supply while repairs to the line were done.
With files from Eileen Bell
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