Lanes re-opened after morning car crash ruptures natural gas line on Arden Way

A single-vehicle accident on Arden Way ruptured a natural gas line and caused heavy traffic in the area, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department.

A vehicle crashed into a natural gas line, rupturing its flow. Department officials said extrication methods were used to remove one person from the vehicle, who was transported to an area hospital.

PG&E was called to the scene to contain the natural gas leak. Employees at the scene shut off the gas line at around 8:45 a.m.

All lanes of Arden Way were temporarily closed from Harvard Street to Ethan Way while crews clean up the incident. Traffic in the area was heavy all morning.

Arden Way was re-opened to traffic around 1:30 p.m., although one westbound lane remains closed for repairs, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

This story was originally published January 9, 2019 at 7:53 AM.