Nikcole Hotle of the Looking Glass finishes trimming Josh Hesseltine’s hair after her business was one of many evacuated for a gas leak. Photo courtesy of Charla Howard.

A haircut took place on the sidewalk in downtown Washington Tuesday, after the Looking Glass Salon was one of many businesses evacuated during a gas leak.

Nikcole Hotle finished Josh Hesseltine’s haircut on North Marion Avenue. Utility crews struck a gas line about 10:15 a.m. near the post office at Marion Avenue and West 2nd Street. The Washington County Courthouse, post office, and nearby businesses. Crews were working in the alley between the post office and court house. As heard live from the scene with KCII News, a strong odor of gas could be smelled across the street from the post office. Washington Fire Department, Washington Police, Washington County Ambulance, Washington County Sheriff’s personnel, and utility crews were on scene. KCII News will bring more information as it becomes official.