UPDATE: Firefighters clear scene of gas leak off Winchester Rd.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- The Lexington Fire Department cleared the scene of a gas leak tonight off Winchester Road.

Columbia Gas says a contractor digging for waterlines hit a four-inch gas line, rupturing it. The area of Winchester Road and Patchen Wilkes Drive was shut down for a few hours while crews made the necessary repairs.

Firefighters say they were able to clear the scene around 6:15.