Ruptured gas line shuts down several downtown blocks

For 10 hours yesterday, several downtown blocks were closed off and evacuated while SCE&G officials hurriedly fixed a gas line that ruptured underground near Coming and Carolina streets.

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The incident started around noon, but was resolved by 10 p.m.

while write-ups abound on this, your best bet is The Post and Courier's, they also have the best photo of the ruptured road.

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