Worker hits gas line causing leak near Lawndale Dr and Kensington Dr, Algonquin IL


A worker digging near Lawndale Drive and Kensington Drive hit a gas line, causing a large gas leak. The leak is loud and has a strong odor. The fire department is responding and the gas company NICOR has been notified.
Audio|Source: QuadCom Fire Departments
00:38
Transcript:
00:00
District 93, still alarm, odor investigation, units due, engine 93, Kensington Drive, Cross Street, Longdale Drive.
00:09
Longdale Drive.
00:10
Mr. Ninety-three.
00:16
Go ahead.
00:19
This was called in from a worker who was digging and hit a gas line. He said that the leak is pretty bad.
00:25
It is very loud.
00:27
They do smell it.
00:31
All right, can you advise NICOR to start heading our way, please?
00:37
Message received.
00:38
Contact NICOR.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Lawndale Dr & Kensington Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect