A gas leak has forced a power outage at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), according to Hydro-Québec.
The cut in power was ordered just after 11 a.m. Monday.
“There was an emergency call from 911 about a gas leak,” explained Maxence Huard-Lefebvre, a Hydro-Québec spokesperson.
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“When we receive this kind of emergency call, we stop power on the power lines.”
The gas leak was reported in Hampstead, leaving about 8,000 customers without power for a few minutes.
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“The problem seems to be solved because we are putting back the power in the lines right now,” Huard-Lefebvre confirmed.
Hydro-Québec said it is working to reestablish power; it should be restored within the hour.
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