A natural gas leak forced nearly two dozen people from homes and businesses on a tiny street in east London Tuesday morning.
Emergency crews were called about the leak on Swinyard Street near Brydges Street around 8:30 a.m. Early indications are that the gas line was struck by construction crews completing road work in the area.
Nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution.
"Strong winds are assisting with dissipation of gas," the London Fire Department tweeted.
Crews from Enbridge were able to shut off the line in order to make the necessary repairs. London police closed eastbound Brydges at Egerton Street and asked drivers to avoid the area while that work was completed.
Residents were allowed to return to their homes and businesses around 11:30 a.m.
Incident update- Swinyard St gas leak: approximately 20 individuals evacuated from residences and businesses in the area. @enbridgegas on scene. Strong winds assisting with dissipation of gas. Scene is under control. @lpsmediaoffice @MLPS911 #ldnont pic.twitter.com/8H9ZXiMpIs
— London Fire Department (@LdnOntFire) July 6, 2021
