Gas Leak Reported At Rising Sun Dollar General

The situation is said to be under control.

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(Rising Sun, Ind.) - A Rising Sun business had to be evacuated this afternoon due to a gas leak. 

Ohio County Communications confirmed there was a gas leak at the Dollar General on High Street in Rising Sun. 

According to dispatch, a company struck a gas line while digging nearby the business. 

The building was evacuated due to safety precautions, and Sycamore Gas was called to the scene. 

No injuries were reported. 

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