Gas leak forces evacuation

Posted Mar 13, 2011 12:09:16 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

12 people were evacuated from five buildings after a gas leak on Metcalfe last night.

Enbridge Gas repaired the line.

There were no injuries and everyone was allowed back in to their homes when all repairs were completed and the all clear was given.

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