Repairs underway after a post hole auger hit a natural gas line at 1850 College Drive Wednesday afternoon. (Saskatoon Fire Department)

Natural gas leak near U of S caused by auger

By CKOM News Oct 4, 2017 | 7:12 PM

A construction site near College Drive and Preston Avenue North evacuated Wednesday afternoon when crews hit a natural gas line.

Saskatoon Fire Department was called to 1850 College Drive around 2:30 p.m. and told a post hole auger hit the line.

Firefighters set up a perimeter and checked for any ignition sources in the area.

SaskEnergy found the leak and closed it.

Repair work was underway into Wednesday evening.

No one was injured.

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