Residents in the St. Martin’s Hill area of Canterbury are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to an ongoing gas leak. The advice, which was first issued earlier today, is expected to remain in place until Wednesday morning.
While fire crews are no longer on the scene, gas engineers are continuing to work to safely repair the leak. The public is asked to avoid the area and to find alternative routes for travel.
Timeline of Events
- 12:46 PM: The initial report of a gas leak on St. Martin’s Hill. Two fire engines and gas engineers were dispatched.
- 3:37 PM: Authorities advised people in the area to keep their windows and doors closed and to avoid the vicinity.
- 4:50 PM: Fire crews worked with gas engineers to secure the area, but the advice to keep windows and doors closed remained in effect.
- 9:00 PM: The advisory for residents to keep windows and doors closed was extended, with repairs expected to continue until the morning.
Residents are urged to share this information with anyone in the affected area who may not have access to online updates.