26/09/2017

Residents Urged To Stay Indoors Following Gas Leak

Firefighters have issued a warning for people to stay indoors following a gas leak.

Firmus gas workers and fire crews are attending the scene in the Lever Road area in Portstewart, Co L'Derry.

A 200metre cordon has been put up.

Residents in the area have been advised to close their windows and doors as a precaution.

The incident is ongoing.

(CD/MH)

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