More Than 60 Homes Evacuated in Old Hickory After Gas Leak

SEATTLE (Oil Monster): Emergency crews are responding to a reported gas leak at near Bryan Street in Old Hickory.

Officials say Piedmont Natural Gas has located the leak and are working to contain it. 

Nashville Fire Dept. evacuated 60 to 70 homes in the area of 13th and Bryan Street because of the leak.

According to a spokeswoman from Piedmont, the line was ruptured by a third party that dug into the pipeline.

No injuries were reported, and the scene is considered "safe" at this time. 

Crews are working to repair the pipeline, and residents were allowed to return to their homes around 9 p.m.

Courtesy: www.wsmv.com