Police are evacuating homes in part of Bridgewater in Hobart’s northern suburbs after a natural gas line was reportedly damaged by a vehicle this evening.
Emergency services rushed to the gas leak at the United service station on Albion Road shortly before 7pm.
Scott Road and the East Derwent Highway are closed.
Police are evacuating a number of houses nearby and have asked people to avoid the area until further notice.
The Tasmania Fire Service has issued a hazardous material advice for the Green Point Road and Scott Road area, telling people to monitor conditions.
The fire service said exposure to the material “may present a danger”. It also said there was no risk of exposure to the general public at this time.
People in the immediate area are advised to stay indoors and close all doors, windows and vents. They should also turn air conditioners off or set them to recirculate.
Non-residents are asked to stay away from the affected area.
