Sydney Opera House evacuated due to gas leak
About 500 people have been evacuated from the Sydney Opera House and surrounding area due to a gas leak.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said crews were on the scene at around 3:45pm on Tuesday afternoon.
SYDNEY CBD | #FRNSW crews are on the scene of a gas leak at Sydney Opera House. Approx 500 people have been evacuated from the concourse and adjoining restaurants. Gas company is at work and firefighters are monitoring atmosphere for gas levels.
— Fire and Rescue NSW (@FRNSW) April 23, 2019
“Approximately 500 people have been evacuated from the concourse and adjoining restaurants,” FRNSW said.
“Gas company is at work and firefighters are monitoring atmosphere for gas levels.”
Macquarie Street has been closed in both directions.
2GB reporter Tamara Wearne said a gas main had been hit during construction.
“People have been evacuated from the building, part of the Botanic Gardens and a nearby residential block,” she wrote on Twitter.
“NSW Police have blocked off the forecourt. Still a strong smell of gas.”
Via News.Au
