12 Nov 2024 | 10:21 PM UTC
US: Gas leak prompts highway closure in Pharr, Texas, afternoon Nov. 12
Authorities responding to gas leak near Interstate 2 in Pharr, Texas, US, afternoon of Nov. 12. Highway closed.
Authorities have closed all lanes of Interstate 2 in Pharr, Texas, between Cage Boulevard and Jackson Road in response to a gas leak as of afternoon Nov. 12. The leak reportedly started after a gas line was struck in the area. It remains unclear how long the closure will continue.
Heightened security and significant transport disruptions are likely near the operation area. Authorities may evacuate areas near the gas leak.
Avoid the affected area as a standard precaution. Seek alternatives to travel via the affected area of Interstate 2. Allow additional time if traveling near the operation site. Strictly heed all instructions from authorities. If located near the affected area, be prepared for the possibility of evacuation.
