Evacuations underway after crash causes natural gas leak in Lone Tree

Evacuations are underway in Lone Tree after a car crash caused a natural gas leak Wednesday afternoon.

Dec 12, 2024 - 00:14
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Evacuations underway after crash causes natural gas leak in Lone Tree

DENVER (KDVR) -- Evacuations are underway in Lone Tree after a car crash caused a natural gas leak Wednesday afternoon.

South Metro Fire Rescue said in a post on X that the agency has crews on the scene near 8250 Park Meadows Dr. The building has offices for multiple businesses.

A 2-inch gas line ruptured after a vehicle crashed into a gas meter, according to the agency, causing a "significant gas smell" in the surrounding area.

South Metro Fire Rescue said evacuations are underway in the vicinity and all businesses in the area have been evacuated.

  • Fire crews respond to a gas leak at an office park on Park Meadows Drive

Xcel Energy crews are on the scene working to shut off gas to a building, the agency said.

SkyFOX flew over the scene and noticed several vehicles and crews at the scene.

This is a developing story and this article will be updated.

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