LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County fire crews and county officials have reopened a stretch of road after a gas leak shut down the roadway for several hours Thursday.
The gas was at Old Cherokee Road and Cherokee Trail roads. Authorities closed Old Cherokee Road from North Lake Drive to Pilgrim Church Road. Only local traffic is being allowed to get to Cherokee Pond Trail from North Lake Drive.
Lexington Police also added that some residents were asked to evacuate their homes, though, an exact number wasn't provided.
The cause of the gas leak was not released.
