Homes evacuated following gas leak

Firefighers at the scene of a gas leak in 7th Ave. Photo: Chris James.

Homes in 7th Ave have been evacuated following a gas leak this afternoon.

Firefighters were called to 7th Ave, near Devonport Road, just before 1.30pm.

Northern fire communications shift manager Scott Osmond says a digger has struck a gas main.

"Gas authorities are in the area trying to isolate it now. We have evacuated a small area of homes as a precaution."

People are being advised to avoid the area until the scene is safely contained.

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