Full Case Study as Reported:
In Nogales, city workers replacing a sewer line accidentally hit and ruptured a gas line.
A total of 11 homes were damaged.
The city paid hotel accommodation for seven families until the damage was repaired; the remaining four families were allowed to return home two hours after the accident.
Outcomes Reported:
Cause: Excavation related damage
Damage: 11 homes affected
Injuries: None
Related Keywords:
Natural gas lines, Collateral damage (other than utility), Area evacuated (homes, buildings, etc.)