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07/06/2007
Houses evacuated after gas leak
A number of homes have been evacuated in County Down, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has revealed.
It is understood residents living in the South Avenue area of Bangor were forced to leave their homes after a suspected gas leak was reported.
The Avenue is currently closed until further notice.
There are no further details at present.
(JM/KMcA)
It is understood residents living in the South Avenue area of Bangor were forced to leave their homes after a suspected gas leak was reported.
The Avenue is currently closed until further notice.
There are no further details at present.
(JM/KMcA)
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