ACT Fire & Rescue are on scene at Monana Street, Bruce, at the University of Canberra following a gas line rupture.
Three fire pumpers are on scene and have isolated the gas leak from a 50mm gas line wearing Breathing Apparatus.
Adjacent building has been evacuated as a precaution.
Update to follow.
3:54 PM
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Gas line was ruptured by workmen at the building site.
Approx 40 people were evacuated as a precaution and no injuries reported.
Time of Emergency Triple Zero (000) call 3.23pm.
ACT Fire & Rescue remaining on scene whilst maintenance workers repair the gas line.
4:13 PM
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Gas line has been repaired and ACT Fire & Rescue are departing the scene.
4:19 PM
[Courtesy ESA]
