Anhydrous ammonia leak in Collins contained

COLLINS, Ia. — Authorities in central Iowa say an anhydrous ammonia leak in Collins has been contained after crews were called to the scene Tuesday morning. 

A hazardous materials team was called to Landus Cooperative, located at 324 Railway St., just before 11 a.m. on reports of a 30,000-gallon anhydrous ammonia tank leaking.

The Story County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that first responders evacuated the area in the southeast corner of Collins.

The leak was stopped and the residual was contained at approximately 1:28 p.m., according to an updated release from the sheriff's office. 

The evacuation order has since been lifted. 

Responding agencies included the sheriff's office, nearby fire departments, Story County Emergency Management, and Des Moines Fire HazMat.