Overview
- Officials confirmed a gas line explosion shortly before 5:42 p.m., damaging several cars but causing no injuries.
- The University of Michigan’s DPSS issued a 5:36 p.m. emergency alert urging people to avoid West Ellsworth and South State.
- Ann Arbor Fire Chief Mike Kennedy said a ruptured gas main released pressurized gas.
- Police and fire crews closed the intersection, and U-M reported campus infrastructure is unaffected though a major route is disrupted.
- Authorities are maintaining the response and directing the public to DPSS channels for ongoing, verified updates.