MELISSA, Texas - Residents in Melissa had to be evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after a gas main was damaged by construction crews.
A 6-inch gas main was damaged by construction crews working near Melissa Road and Fannin Street on Tuesday morning.
An evacuation has been ordered for the 2600 and 2700 blocks of McKinney Street and the Villages of Melissa.
Emergency crews are holding with the evacuations.
A shelter has been set up in the Melissa High School cafeteria for residents who have been evacuated.
Atmos Energy is working to repair the gas main.
Melissa Road and Fannin Street are closed.