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Gas leak closes Trunk Road near White Pines (9:36 p.m. update: reopened)

Motorists are asked to avoid this area while crews work to resolve the issue.
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9:35 p.m. update

Sault Ste. Marie Police Service report Trunk Road is now fully open in both directions.

"We would like to thank the public for their assistance in keeping clear of the area while crews worked to correct the gas leak," says a police spokesperson.

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Original story: 6:54 p.m.

There is a strong odour of gas in the area of White Pines Collegiate and Vocational School on Trunk Road.

City Police, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services and Union Gas are all on scene.

The full text of a release from Sault Ste. Marie Police Service follows.

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Road Closure

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise the public that Trunk Road will be closed between Dacey Road and Fournier Road for several hours due to a gas leak in the area.  

Motorists are asked to avoid this area while crews work to resolve the issue.

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