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Residents evacuated amid gas leak in Portadown

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Residents have been evacuated from their homes in Portadown amid reports of a gas leak.

The incident is currently ongoing in the Princess Way area of the town.

A PSNI spokesperson has urged motorists to find an alternative route.

They said: “Road users are asked to avoid Princess Way in Portadown due to a report of a gas leak in the area. A number of residents are being evacuated from their homes as a precaution.”

The Kilicomaine Residents Group have said the local community centre is open for residents who are out of their homes with tea and coffee being served.

Updates will be posted here when made available.

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