A vehicle struck a gas line resulting in a leak and the closure of Ox Road in Fairfax County, Virginia.
The incident happened in the area of Ox Road and Burke Center Parkway in Fairview on Wednesday afternoon. The driver of the vehicle struck a 12-inch gas line causing a leak.
Fire crews secured the line just before 1:30 p.m.
The driver was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said.
A strong smell of gas permeated the area and a nearby elementary and shopping center were evacuated, according to fire officials.
WTOP reached out to Washington Gas for more information.
Below is a map of the area where the gas leak took place:
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WTOP’s Abigail Constantino contributed to this report.
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