Austin Fire responding to gas line hit in north Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department is sending a hazmat task force to north Austin after reports of a gas line hit by an excavator.

Crews are responding to the 1400 block of Meadowmear Drive. That’s located near Dessau Road in north Austin.

According to initial reports from AFD, an excavator hit a six-inch line within the block. AFD is asking people to avoid the area.

AFD crews told KXAN that no evacuations are in effect at the moment but added Dessau Road has been shut down as a result. Preliminary information suggests work was being done in the area when the line was hit, AFD told KXAN.

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