ST. GEORGE — Emergency responders had to close Coursey Boulevard for a time Wednesday because of a "hazardous materials incident" between Jones Creek Road and Hickory Ridge Boulevard, on the Walmart side of the street.

Coursey Boulevard was blocked at Coursey Cove beginning at 10:36 a.m., according to the St. George Fire Department. The department blamed a natural gas leak.

The road was reopened during the lunch hour.