Road reopens after gas leak in the Myrtle Beach area
River Oaks Drive has reopened Monday afternoon following a gas leak, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.
Hazmat and utility crews were called to the scene of a gas leak Monday morning. A portion of the road was closed for a few hours after damage was caused while an Horry County employee was operating a backhoe, according to HCFR.
River Oaks Drive from Augusta Plantation Drive to Portwest Drive has reopened to traffic.
HCFR said nearby neighbors were not evacuated during the incident.
This story was originally published October 21, 2019 at 10:49 AM.
Hannah Strong
The Sun News