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Gas leak in Tauranga forces road closures

November 21, 2018

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Emergency services are dealing with a gas leak in Tauranga that's forced road closures.

Police say road closures are in place on Maunganui Road between Salisbury Ave and Rata Street, where emergency services are attending the leak.

Diversions are in place but motorists are being asked to avoid the area if possible.

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