Longview High Tech back to normal operations after gas leak [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Normal operations have resumed at the Longview High Tech building at the Metropolitan Community College-Longview campus after people were forced to evacuate due to a gas leak on Tuesday.

Officials said a contractor hit a low-pressure gas line outside the building, located at 500 SW Longview Road in Lee’s Summit, during construction.

As a precaution, the building was evacuated.

Officials asked everyone to avoid the area while the gas leak was being repaired.

Repairs have since been completed.

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