KANSAS CITY, Mo. — 7:15 P.M. Update from the City of Merriam: Kansas Gas estimates approximately 20 minutes until the gas is shut off. Fire crews report no dangerous readings in the area at this time and will continue monitoring as a precaution.
A gas line strike just after 5 p.m. Wednesday in Merriam has closed several roads and forced some residents to evacuate.
The gas line was struck at a construction site near Shawnee Mission Parkway and Antioch Road.
Antioch Road is closed from Shawnee Mission Parkway north to 61st Street.
No injuries have been reported.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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