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28/07/2015
Residents Evacuated Following Suspected Gas Leak In L'Derry
Residents had to be evacuated from their homes following a suspected gas leak in L'Derry.
The incident happened in the Spencer Road area close to the train station.
12 people had to be taken to hospital after suffering headaches, however no-one is believed to be seriously injured.
The road was closed and the fire service carried out checks.
The gas leak is thought to have been caused by an electrical fire on an underground cable.
(CD)
The incident happened in the Spencer Road area close to the train station.
12 people had to be taken to hospital after suffering headaches, however no-one is believed to be seriously injured.
The road was closed and the fire service carried out checks.
The gas leak is thought to have been caused by an electrical fire on an underground cable.
(CD)
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