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East State Road 45 Closed Due To Gas Leak

WFIU | By Joe Hren
Published January 15, 2020 at 9:10 PM EST
E State Rd 45 near Bethel Lane in New Unionville, where traffic is currently restricted due to a gas leak.
E State Rd 45 near Bethel Lane in New Unionville, where traffic is currently restricted due to a gas leak.

Monroe Co. Emergency Management officials are reporting a gas leak due to a car accident at Bethel Lane and State Road 45 east of Bloomington.

The roads are closed, and officials are asking motorists to find alternate routes this afternoon. 

Northern Monroe County Fire Protection District's Facebook page says Vectren officials are on the scene and working to stop the leak.
Joe Hren
Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren
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