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Police: Driver slams into building; causes gas leak

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An investigation is underway after a driver ran into a building near 70th and Dodge causing a natural gas leak.

Omaha Police say it happened around 2:00 on Wednesday morning.

Officers tell 3 News Now the driver of the Jeep ran into the Cellular One building and hit an outside gas meter. 

Firefighters turned off the gas and M.U.D. came to the scene to double check if everything was shut off. 

The driver of the Jeep refused treatment, according to officers the driver could have a medical condition that contributed to the crash.