The line was hit on S. Hague Avenue between Sullivant Avenue and Wicklow Road.

UPDATE: 3:45 p.m.

The evacuation in west Columbus due to a gas leak has been lifted. Crews have been able to shut off the leak.

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Nine homes have been evacuated in west Columbus after construction crews struck a gas line.

The line was hit on S. Hague Avenue between Sullivant Avenue and Wicklow Road.

Crews were working on a fire hydrant when the gas line was hit.

The Hilltop library and a UDF were also evacuated.

Crews on the scene will first have to repair the water leak before fixing the gas line.