Rock Island Gas Leak Prompts 4th Avenue Closure

Today, a section of 4th Avenue in downtown Rock Island was closed at 24th Street due to a natural gas leak, as reported by the Rock Island Fire Department. The leak occurred when a downtown construction crew accidentally struck a gas line. Emergency response teams from Rock Island Fire, Moline Fire, Metronet, and MidAmerican Energy quickly arrived on the scene to manage the situation and secure the area.