Almost 40 evacuated after gas leak in Shawlands

Pollokshaws Road
Author: Lesley DiMascioPublished 12th Dec 2023

Around 40 people are still waiting to return home following a gas leak at a house on the south side of Glasgow. 999 services were called at Pollokshaws Road at 3.55pm and evacuated surrounding homes - some people have spent the night in a rest centre.

Scottish Gas Networks says it's working on the issue. A spokesman said:

Our teams responded to the leak on Monday 11 December afternoon in our capacity as Scotlandā€™s gas emergency service.

Approximately 40 residents in nearby properties have been evacuated as a precaution by the emergency services.

Weā€™re working as quickly and safely as possible however, itā€™s too early to say at this stage how long repairs will take to complete.

Surounding roads are open.

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