A WELL SITE IN THE LOVING, NEW MEXICO, AREA THIS (WED) MORNING HAS BEEN EVACUATED. IT’S BECAUSE OF A BIG GAS PIPELINE EXPLOSION EARLY WEDNESDAY. EDDY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS SAY THERE HAVE BEEN NO INJURIES REPORTED.
MEANWHILE, PEOPLE LIVING WITHIN TWO MILES OF THE WELL SITE HAVE BEEN TOLD TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES. A SHELTER HAS BEEN SET UP FOR THOSE RESIDENTS.
THE WELL SITE IS NEAR U-S 285 AND NEW MEXICO 31. THE EXPLOSION HAS 285 FROM GRANDI TO LONDON, NEW MEXICO 31 AND KELLY AND BRANTLEY ROADS CLOSED.
