Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Gas Leak In Milltown Caused Some Excitement

Some excitement last night in Milltown area. RCMP spokesperson tells tide news Just after 6:30 pm they responded to a report of a gas leak on Queensway between Church Street and Hill Street in St. Stephen. The natural gas line had been struck by a worker operating heavy equipment. The St. Stephen Fire Department and Enbridge Gas made an immediate patrol and set up an exclusion zone of 90 meters, nearby residents were notified and traffic was diverted from the area. There were no flames of fire reported and no one was hurt or damage to property. After a short time the leak was sealed and the area declared safe.