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Second Gas Leak in Two Days Triggers Indian Hills Evacuations in Lexington, Missouri

City halts fiber‑optic digging after two evacuations tied to contractor strikes near a neighborhood scarred by April’s fatal blast.

Overview

  • Friday's leak was reported at 51 Lakeview Drive, prompting evacuations within a 330‑foot radius before residents were cleared to return later in the day.
  • Police said an unmarked gas line was struck by fiber‑optic installers on Friday, a day after a separate nearby strike led to evacuations and repairs.
  • Liberty Utilities said two recent gas service lines were damaged during third‑party digging, thanked first responders, and urged all diggers to call 811.
  • City officials ordered all fiber‑optic work stopped until further notice following the back‑to‑back incidents.
  • The neighborhood’s anxiety remains high after an April home explosion that killed a 5‑year‑old, with an NTSB preliminary report citing Liberty’s improper marking and residents voicing frustration with safety and communication.