Hamilton Road reopens following gas leak evacuation

London police say Hamilton Road is open again, between Egerton Street and Chesley Avenue, after a gas leak in the area Wednesday afternoon.

Union Gas reported on Twitter that a line in the Trafalger Street area was damaged during construction — forcing them to go door to door turning off meters and evacuating houses.

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The issue was resolved around 7 p.m. Wednesday, and residents were allowed to return to their homes.

Union Gas expects to restore natural gas to its customers starting Thursday morning.

Students at Trafalgar Public School were moved to Lester B. Pearson Public School for the day, and a message was sent out to parents saying that “school staff will supervised students until all are picked up.”