CenterPoint Energy is responding to damage caused by a vehicle striking its above-ground natural gas regulator station near Carlos, Minnesota. The incident, which involved a third-party vehicle unrelated to the company, is expected to cause an outage for approximately 525 customers in the Carlos and Alexandria area. With below zero temperatures forecasted, the company is working to safely repair the infrastructure and restore service as quickly as possible, with efforts likely continuing into the following day. Customers are encouraged to follow personal emergency plans and report any suspected gas leaks to authorities and CenterPoint Energy.
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