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Loyalist Township has provided the following update:
“As of 8:45 PM, crews from Enbridge have isolated the gas leak and will continue to repair the damaged line at West St and County Rd 2. The scene has been cleared and any affected residents can now return home. All road closures are currently being lifted.
Loyalist Utilities continue to work to restore water service to any affected customers.
We sincerely thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this situation.”
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L&A County OPP are currently on the scene of a gas leak on Main Street in Odessa. CR 2 between Potter Drive and West Street has been closed to traffic.
Loyalist Township confirms the leak was identified at the intersection of West/Durham Streets and County Rd 2. “As a safety precaution, residents within 100 meters of the Pop In Store (55 Main St, Odessa, ON K0H 2H0) are being asked to evacuate the area.” (See image below)
The Township has opened Council Chambers for public use as a shelter for residents until the situation is resolved.
Stay tuned for further updates as they become available.
Written by Emily Chatwood
