Portadown gas leak: Residents return home and road reopens

Image source, PSNI

Image caption, Police and emergency services were in attendance following the gas leak

Residents have been allowed to return to their homes in Portadown, County Armagh, following a suspected gas leak.

Road closures were in place at Bridge Street with police and emergency services in attendance but the road has since reopened.

Portadown Town Hall had been open for those residents who were moved from their homes.

The NI Fire and Rescue Service were also at the scene with three appliances in attendance.

Image caption, The public has been asked to avoid the area