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BREAKING NEWS: Avalanche Ruptures Natural-Gas Pipeline Near Copper (Evacuation Issued/Highways Closed)

Fire crews are on scene at a Conoco station near Copper mountain after an avalanche caused a gas leak. People in the area are being evacuated, according to the Colorado State Patrol:

FOX31 reports the leaks has closed Highway 91 in both directions in the area between Leadville and Copper Mountain. The leak has also forced the Interstate 70 closure to be moved to Frisco.  I-70 is closed because of an overnight avalanche. This is a developing story, we will update as news comes in.

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