Emergency crews responded on Friday, Nov. 13, to a large gas main break in the 9000 block of 328th Avenue in Kenosha County.

Area roadways were shut down while crews worked, and residents within a half-mile south of the location were asked to evacuate.

Motorists and residents were urged to avoid the area while the incident was active.

In an update, We Energies had contained the gas leak. Area roadways were expected to reopen shortly, and emergency units were clearing the scene.