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A north Cullman business has been evacuated because of an apparent gas leak. The leak was noted before 5 p.m. around Classy Lady on U.S. Highway 31. Cullman police, fire and Cullman County Emergency Management Agency officials are at the scene. contributed

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March 14, 2013

Gas leak evacuates businesses

Anonymous The Cullman Times The Cullman Times Thu Mar 14, 2013, 05:46 PM CDT

A gas leak in a north Cullman business area this afternoon was caused when a motorist backed over a regulator valve.

Cullman County Emergency Management Agency director Phyllis Little said the gas was quickly shut off. The Classy Lady and other businesses in the plaza on U.S. Highway 31 North were evacuated while emergency officials were on the scene.

No injuries were reported at the scene and the leak was stopped. The report of the gas leak was made before 5 p.m. Traffic in the area has also returned to normal.

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