Bridgewater road closed after reported gas pipe damage

A gas pipe is reported to have been damaged at the Bridgewater intersection. Image / via Facebook

A road in Hobart’s northern suburbs has been closed while emergency services respond to a reported gas leak.

Firefighters were called this morning to the intersection of Maxwell Drive and Killarney Road at Bridgewater, where a gas pipe is reported to have been damaged.

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It is understood roadworks were taking place in the area at the time.

The road has been closed and Tasmania Police has asked motorists to avoid the area.

It is not yet known how the pipe was damaged or how long the road will remain closed.