Saw operator responsible for cutting LG&E line on South 4th Street

A contractor accidentally cut a 4-inch gas line Tuesday on Fourth Street across from the Louisville Palace.Dozens of downtown workers sheltered-in-place during lunchtime.The fire department shut down Fourth Street in front of the Louisville Palace for a time.Officials said the gas was shut off shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday.Fire department officials said the gas did not leak into any of the surrounding buildings.

A contractor accidentally cut a 4-inch gas line Tuesday on Fourth Street across from the Louisville Palace.



Dozens of downtown workers sheltered-in-place during lunchtime.


The fire department shut down Fourth Street in front of the Louisville Palace for a time.

Officials said the gas was shut off shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday.



Fire department officials said the gas did not leak into any of the surrounding buildings.