The leak was reported at the Sawmill Pointe Plaza at 7400 Sawmill Road.

Several buildings were evacuated in northwest Columbus after a report of a gas leak Friday morning.

The leak was reported at the Sawmill Pointe Plaza at 7400 Sawmill Road. Construction crews working in the area struck the line Friday morning.

About 20 businesses in the plaza were evacuated as a result.

The leak has since been contained, and at one point, levels were considered "explosive." Around 12:30, gas was returned to the businesses in the plaza.

No injuries were reported.

The leak snarled traffic in the Sawmill-area for about an hour.