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Gas leak closes multiple streets as police attend 'ongoing' incident

Officers responded to reports of a gas leak around 8.50am on Friday.

Gas leak closes multiple streets as police attend ‘ongoing’ incident in Wick, Caithness — Caithness: Police closed a number of roads in Wick following reports of a gas leak. iStock

19th Jan 2024

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Multiple streets have been cordoned off in Caithness due to a gas leak.

Officers responded to reports of a gas leak in Wick around 8.50am on Friday.

Police confirmed that Thurso Street, Thurso Road, Bankhead, Newton Road and Kenneth Street were all closed due to the incident.

The force advised people to avoid the area while enquiries were “ongoing”.

Officers are in attendance at a gas leak in Wick which was reported around 8.50am this morning. A cordon has been put in place. Thurso Street, Thurso Road, Bankhead, Newton Road and Kenneth Street are all closed and we would ask people to avoid the area. Enquiries are ongoing. pic.twitter.com/O5XXL7YBWe
— Police Scotland Highland & Islands (@PSOSHighland) January 19, 2024

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

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