Blockhouse Bay in vicinity of Tiverton Road

Gas Leak

Fri, 11/10/2013 - 3:29pm

Emergency Service are in attendance at a major gas main rupture in the area adjacent to the intersection of Blockhouse Bay Road and Tiverton Road. The fire service have the affected area cordoned. There is a cordon at Holbrook and Blockhouse Bay Road and Tiverton Road and Blockhouse Bay Road. Traffic travelling in the area must follow directions at the cordons. The gas company are working on repairs.

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