MONTREAL — A gas leak has forced the evacuation of hundreds of people from three buildings in Old Montreal on Wednesday afternoon.
Gaz Métro workers are at the scene and repairs are underway.
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According to the Montreal fire department, the leak happened at around 12 p.m. near Notre-Dame and St-Henri Streets.
Crews accidentally cut through a gas pipe.
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As a safety precaution, Hydro-Québec cut power to the area, in order to reduce the risk of fire.
No injuries have been reported.
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