The gas leak was fixed after an emergency response in Sugar Land, officials said.

SUGAR LAND, Texas – Central energy The gas leak triggered an emergency response and a road closure on Saturday afternoon in Sugar Land.

The gas leak blocked a road in the 1500 block of David Searles Street for several hours, officials said.

It is said that it was closed around 17:00.

Centerpoint Energy released the following statement:

“The CenterPoint Energy natural gas line on David Searles Street in Sugar Land was damaged by a contractor. CenterPoint Energy crews are on site and working with first responders to secure the area and safely turn off natural gas.”