by Steve Dunford
BENTON, IL – In the last half -hour, an accident caused a gas leak on the 100 block of South Main street in Benton. Franklin County Emergency Management issued a Nixle alert around 15 minutes ago,
Area buildings have been evacuated, including the Campbell Building which there is offices for Franklin County Government. I am unsure of the status of the courthouse.
The Benton Fire Department confirmed the square is still open at this time.
I will provide further updates as information becomes available.
UPDATE: 11:10 a.m. Franklin County EMA released a statement about five minutes ago, stating the scene is secure. At this time the 100 block of South Main from the Public Square to Church St. is still closed.
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