Second gas leak in less than a month prompts call for safe digging

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A construction crew struck a natural gas line along Castle Hayne Road in Wilmington on Thursday, prompting an emergency response and temporarily affecting several nearby businesses.

The incident was the second gas leak reported in the area in less than a month.

Piedmont Natural Gas officials say an increase in construction activity — including new businesses, roads and homes — is contributing to more incidents involving underground utility lines…

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