Ruptured Gas Line Near Evangeline Downs Forces Evacuations

Avoid the area near Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino.

KLFY-TV is reporting that a natural-gas line has ruptured near The Evangeline Racetrack & Casino in Opelousas.

The casino has reportedly been evacuated and several roads in the area are now closed. There is a massive responsive to his very serious situation off of I-49 in Opelousas.

No injuries have been reported, but we will continue to follow this breaking news story.