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Whenuapai road closed after digger hits gas line

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A West Auckland road has been closed to the public following a gas leak.

A main gas line was struck by a digger in the Whenuapai area around 12.30pm.

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Fire Service closed the road from Birmingham Creek Road to the SH16 roundabout before 1pm.

People in the immediate vicinity have been evacuated while fire service work to contain the gas leak.

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