A neighborhood on Pine Oaks Drive in Tunnel Hill was being evacuated Friday afternoon for precautionary reasons following a truck accident, according to a news release.
The accident involved propane tanks, according to the release. The Whitfield County Fire Department, Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia State Patrol were coordinating the evacuation.
Residents will be allowed to return when the area is considered safe, the release said. The crash caused propane to leak from the tanks. People are asked to avoid the area to ensure the safety of all involved, the release said.
— Compiled by Lew Gilliland