Woodbury crash: Driver crashes into multiple townhomes, causing gas leak

Photo taken by Mirisa Dier shows the damage done by a driver who crashed into multiple townhomes in Woodbury. (Supplied)

Multiple townhomes in Woodbury were damaged when a driver struck them with a vehicle, causing a gas line to rupture and some residents to evacuate their homes.

Driver crashes vehicle into multiple Woodbury townhomes 

What they're saying:

A witness at the scene told FOX 9 that three townhomes were struck around 10:30 or 10:45 p.m. Saturday night.

The driver also reportedly hit a gas line, which prompted some residents to leave their homes.

No injuries have been reported.

Dig deeper:

An official with Xcel Energy confirmed its crews responded to the scene and shut off the flow of natural gas "within an hour" of the crash.

The company adds that it worked with the Woodbury Fire Department and police to evacuate about a dozen people in four townhomes until the area was safe.

FOX 9 has reached out to the Woodbury Police Department and will update this story if they respond with more details. 

The Source: This story uses information and images gathered from a witness at the scene.

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