Residents near state Route 39 in Sugarcreek urged to 'evacuate immediately' after crash leads to 'major gas leak'

Sugarcreek residents evacuated after crash causes 'major gas leak'

SUGARCREEK, Ohio (WJW) - Some residents in the village of Sugarcreek in Tuscarawas County were urged to evacuate after a "major gas leak" on Wednesday evening. According to Sugarcreek Fire and Rescue, State Route 39 is shut down in the area of Main Street after a two-vehicle crash. WJW photo There were no injuries, but according to fire officials, one vehicle is sitting on top of a gas line that's connected to a residence. Residents within three…

Residents near state Route 39 in Sugarcreek urged to 'evacuate immediately' after crash leads to 'major gas leak'

A crash causes a 'major gas leak' on State Route 39 in Sugarcreek. Evacuations urged within three blocks. 'Avoid the area,' says fire department.

Crash causes major gas leak, evacuation in Sugarcreek - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (Aug. 6, 2025) – Residents are being permitted to return to their homes following a “major gas leak” resulting from a car crash that led to an evacuation lasting nearly four hours Wednesday evening.   Sugarcreek firefighters had everyone evacuate within three blocks of the scene near the intersection of SR 39 and SR 93. The crash shut down SR 39 and was reported just before 5 p.m.  Enbridge gas company officials arrived by 7 p.…