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Area Evacutaed Due To A Gas Leak

Jun 15, 2018

UPDATE
It has been confirmed that a construction crew performing road work hit a natural gas line during excavation in the Banbury Rd. area.
Union Gas, Brantford Fire Department, and Brantford Police Service are on scene.  Homes in the immediate area have been evacuated as a precaution.
The area is safe and gas has been turned off.  Repairs are underway.
Further information will be sent out when residents can return to their homes and the relighting of natural gas appliances can begin.

ORIGINAL

On Friday June 15, 2018 at approximately 0820 AM Brantford Police Service were contacted by Brantford Fire Department about a gas leak in the 100 block of Banbury Road.
The leak may have occurred during construction.
With the assistance of Brantford Transit, Brantford Police Service and Brantford Fire Department evacuated numerous persons with the area.
Victim Services of Brant attended to assist as well. 
Police are requesting that persons do not attend within the Brantwood Park Road and Banbury Road area.
Emergency services and Union Gas are on scene.  It is anticipated this incident will be contained within a few hours.

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