HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A gas leak forced the evacuation of a medical plaza on Tuesday, according to Harris County authorities.
The gas leak was reported in the 12000 block of Louetta Road.
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The Lakewood Medical Plaza was evacuated and all eastbound lanes of Louetta Road were shut down in the area.
Harris County authorities advised people to avoid the area.
Officials said a contractor cut a line in the area.
The gas line was repaired around 9 p.m.
HAPPENING NOW: GAS LEAK
— Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 (@Pct4Constable) July 17, 2018
Constable Deputies are in the 12000 block of Louetta Road in reference to a gas leak. Deputies are evacuating the Lakewood Medical Plaza. CenterPoint and Fire Department are on scene. All east bound lanes of Louetta Road are shut down. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/HLKUvMDk9t