Up to 200 people evacuated after gas line allegedly ruptured at Royal North Shore Private Hospital
- Construction work outside Sydney’s major hospital
- A gas pipe reportedly ruptured, prompting an evacuation
A suspected gas main break has led to the evacuation of up to 200 people from a major hospital and TAFE campus in North America. Sydney.
It is understood a contractor was working on Westbound Street in St Leonards and reportedly ruptured a gas pipe, causing a leak at around 3.30pm on Tuesday.
A spokesperson for Fire and Rescue N.S.W told Newswire that no one was injured and that the gas company quickly turned off the gas.
Up to 200 people were evacuated from the hospital and nearby TAFE
“The area has now been declared safe by Fire Rescue and Rescue and the site has been handed over to NSW Police,” they said.
People at nearby TAFE and the Royal North Shore Private Hospital were evacuated as a safety measure.
More to follow.
