Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Nearly 50 Homes

As many as 50 homes were evacuated Wednesday afternoon after a gas leak at the Royal Oaks Mobile Home Park on Indiana 67. The leak was reported to be between the existing park and a new 31-unit addition. One witness said the back half of the lot was evacuated and there was a heavy odor of natural gas in the neighborhood. Madison County Emergency Management helped to secure the scene while work crews repaired the line.