Gas Leak Near Marquette Campus; Contractor hit gas line, no injuries

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MILWAUKEE – Energy crews responded to a gas leak near the Marquette campus on Friday morning, October 11th.

A construction company not affiliated with We Energies hit a gas line in the area of ​​17th and Clybourn. The Energy teams were able to stop the leak around 8 am

No injuries were reported.

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Marquette University Statement:

“An on-site contractor hit a gas line on 17th Street during scheduled construction this morning. First responders were able to quickly repair the gas leak and no one was injured. All buildings are now occupied and classes have resumed. to continue normally The smell of gas may be present in the air as it dissipates.

The university appreciates the quick response of MUPD, the Milwaukee Fire Department and WE Energies.”