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Two Schools In Lucan Evacuated Following Major Gas Leak

Scoil Aine Naofa and St Thomas' were safely evacuated this morning.

Two Lucan schools have been evacuated following a major gas leak.

Dublin Fire Brigade says it's working with Gas Networks Ireland after a gas main was struck near Esker Drive in Lucan.

Scoil Aine Naofa and St Thomas' were safely evacuated this morning.

Traffic restrictions remain in place.

 A spokesperson for Gas Networks Ireland said: "At 9:14am today, Gas Networks Ireland responded immediately to a report of third-party damage to a gas pipeline in Lucan. Gas Networks Ireland staff arrived on site at 9:28am and the situation was made safe at 9:58am."

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