Authorities block off area after report of natural gas leak

SIKESTON, Mo. -- A natural gas leak in Sikeston prompted the closure of several streets, but was repaired without further incident.

The leak occurred when a tractor mowing grass accidentally struck a gas main in the 200 block of North Frisco Street around 1 p.m. Wednesday, according to Department of Public Safety Capt. John Martin.

The leak prompted a four-block closure of vehicle and pedestrian traffic while the main was repaired.

The area was reopened to traffic at 4 p.m., Martin said. No evacuations were issued, and no one was injured.