Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO-AM) - Sunday afternoon Sioux Falls Police and Sioux Falls Fire rescue responded to the area of 26th and Grange for a vehicle crash. As a result of the crash a gas meter was damaged causing a gas leak in the area. The driver was later arrested for DUI. MidAmerican Energy arrived on scene and due to the damage advised that it would take several hours to fix. As a result of the ongoing leak the houses on S. Grange Ave. between W. 26th St. and W. 27th St. had to be evacuated and the street blocked off while repairs are made. At the time of this release Sioux Falls Police and Fire Rescue are standing by until MidAmerican can complete repairs.