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Gas leak near Fishcross sees 3,000 homes without supplies Gas leak near Fishcross sees 3,000 homes without supplies
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About 3,000 homes in Clackmannanshire are without gas supplies after damage to a mains supply in Fishcross caused a major gas leak.About 3,000 homes in Clackmannanshire are without gas supplies after damage to a mains supply in Fishcross caused a major gas leak.
Engineers from Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) are assessing the damage. It is understood the eight inch pipe was cut by a farmer doing drainage work.Engineers from Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) are assessing the damage. It is understood the eight inch pipe was cut by a farmer doing drainage work.
Gas supplies have been disconnected in the Dollar, Tillicoultry and Fishcross areas.Gas supplies have been disconnected in the Dollar, Tillicoultry and Fishcross areas.
SGN said it was unclear when they would be restored.SGN said it was unclear when they would be restored.
Residents have been advised to stay indoors if they can smell gas in the air.Residents have been advised to stay indoors if they can smell gas in the air.
Road closures Air monitored
Following the leak, Fishcross Primary and Clackmannan Primary schools were evacuated, with pupils taken to Clackmannan Town Hall.Following the leak, Fishcross Primary and Clackmannan Primary schools were evacuated, with pupils taken to Clackmannan Town Hall.
The council has also closed the B9140 from Collylands to Fishcross and the A908 from Hallpark, Sauchie. Clackmannan Primary has since reopened and will open as usual on Wednesday.
Central Scotland Police said there had been no further evacuation of any premises and that gas levels within the local atmosphere were being monitored.
They have closed the B9140 from Collylands to Fishcross and Shevaugh Loan between the A91 Stirling to Dunfermline Road and the B9140.
The C110 is also closed from its junction with Alva Industrial Estate southwards to its junction with B9140.The C110 is also closed from its junction with Alva Industrial Estate southwards to its junction with B9140.
SGN said it was mobilising engineers from across Scotland to turn off gas supplies at all the affected properties.SGN said it was mobilising engineers from across Scotland to turn off gas supplies at all the affected properties.
Discussions are under way with the police and local councils to make arrangements for elderly and vulnerable people to have access to heating and cooking facilities until their supplies are reconnected.Discussions are under way with the police and local councils to make arrangements for elderly and vulnerable people to have access to heating and cooking facilities until their supplies are reconnected.