Police respond to gas leak at Nowra

Emergency services are on scene at a gas leak near Nowra.

Shortly after 9am today (Tuesday 13 August 2019) police responded to reports of a gas leak at a construction site on Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry.

Cambewarra Road is closed in both directions between Jasmine Drive and Meroo Street and a number of houses in the nearby vicinity have been evacuated as a precaution.

Road closures are expected to be in place for several hours.

Police are urging members of the public to avoid the area.

Initial inquiries suggest the leak is not suspicious.

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