Driver arrested after car strikes gas line, shears off porches on North Side

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A block of homes were evacuated on the North Side early this morning after a vehicle crashed into a gas meter and sheared off the porches of four homes, city officials said.

The struck gas line started to leak after the 3 a.m. crash in the 1500 block of Federal Street and Equitable Gas crews were called out, according to Pittsburgh public safety spokeswoman Sonya Toler. Six homes had to be evacuated and there were no injuries. Gas service was restored shortly after 4 a.m. and residents were allowed to return to their homes, she said.

The driver, Lisa Williams, 44, of Millvale, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, making false reports to law enforcement, driving under suspension, and risking a catastrophe.

The city Fire Department inspected the homes and determined they were structurally sound, Ms. Toler said.

First Published June 30, 2014 12:00 AM

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Driver arrested after car strikes gas line, shears off porches on North Side