Police and fire service at scene of "reported gas leak” in Strabane
Roads in the Abercorn Square are have been closed
Last updated 26th Oct 2023
Police and the fire service have been at the scene of a reported gas leak in Strabane this morning.
People are being asked to avoid the scene, at Abercorn Square, until further notice.
A PSNI statement said, “Following a report of a gas leak, police are currently in attendance at Abercorn Square, Strabane, assisting with traffic management.”
“Roads in the area are closed to facilitate Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service.”
“The public should avoid the area until further notice.”
A spokesperson from Evolve stated that the incident is completely unrelated to their network. They clarified:
"Following a site visit undertaken by our engineering team, we can confirm the issue is solely related to a bottled gas cylinder and has absolutely no connection to our network in any manner whatsoever."
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