First responders attend a gas leak near the intersection of Essex County Roads 20 and 23 in Kingsville. 13 September 2020. (Photo courtesy of OPP)First responders attend a gas leak near the intersection of Essex County Roads 20 and 23 in Kingsville. 13 September 2020. (Photo courtesy of OPP)
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UPDATE: Gas leak forces evacuation of Kingsville homes

By Allanah Wills
September 13, 2020 - 4:47pm

Several Kingsville residents are being told to leave their homes because of a gas leak.

OPP, Kingsville Fire Department and Windsor Fire and Rescue Service Hazmat are currently on the scene at the intersection of Essex County Roads 20 and 23.

The OPP is currently evacuating homes within the area and are asking that anyone within 500 metres of the intersection leave the area and not return until updated by emergency services personnel.

Police first closed Essex County Road 20 shortly after 12 p.m. Sunday after getting reports of the gas leak.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

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