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Gas line rupture along Highway 61 South
A gas line rupture along Highway 61 South will impede southbound traffic for a while.
At around 10:30 a.m., a large gas leak was reported on 61 South, south of Lynn’s Welding at Letourneau Road.
Reports state a line was struck and ruptured as power poles were being installed in the area.

(Photo by David Day)
The odor of gas was reported to have been so strong, vehicles in the area were abandoned.
Crews are working to shut off the line.
The southbound lane in the area will be blocked off until the situation is resolved.
Vicksburg Daily News will provide updates.
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