The Junction City Fire Department confirmed a motorist hit the gas meters on the south side of the Washington Square building near Fifth and Washington Streets in downtown Junction City Wednesday morning, resulting in a gas leak.

The accident was reported at 9:44 a.m.  Businesses in the building were temporarily evacuated with personnel going to Heritage Park across the street. They were back inside, and the businesses had reopened by 10:15 a.m.

No injuries were reported.

The Junction City Fire Department responded to the scene, and Kansas Gas Service sent units responded to make repairs.