Gas leak prompts evacuations in Lexington

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Co. officials say the 5000 block of Sunset Blvd. in front of Target has been shut down to traffic due to a natural gas leak.

Officials say area businesses have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.

Lexington police say eastbound traffic is being diverted from Sunset to Mineral Springs,  westbound traffic is being diverted from Sunset to Corley Mill Road.