15/08/2006

Suspected gas leak given the all clear

Police have given the scene of a suspected gas leak in north Belfast, the all clear.

Earlier today, Ambleside Street, in the Shankill area of the city and the surrounding areas between Tennant Street and Silvio Street were closed off after the incident was reported to police.

A number of local residents were evacuated from their homes while Phoenix gas engineers attended the scene.

(EF)

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