11/01/2007

Gas leak alert in County Tyrone ends

A number of homes and offices in County Tyrone were evacuated following a suspected gas leak in the area.

The alarm was raised shortly before 2pm today in the Bowling Green area of Strabane.

The Fire and Rescue service were called to the scene and a bulk pipe at a local public house was examined.

The alert has subsequently ended.

(EF/SP)

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