Gas leak isolated, cordons lifted after main ruptures in Putaruru

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A gas leak has been isolated after a main ruptured in Putaruru this morning.

Nearby houses were evacuated after a gas line was fully severed on Phillips St.

A police spokeswoman said the leak had been isolated and cordons lifted about 10.07am.

Fire and Emergency NZ and police arrived at the scene on Phillips St about 8.45am.

Earlier, a FENZ spokeswoman said a gas line had been fully severed and gas was pouring out.

"We have started to evacuate nearby houses and are waiting for the gas authority," she said.

A police spokeswoman said it appeared the main had been ruptured by a spade and there was a strong smell of gas in the area.

"Police are helping fire crews with keeping people safe in the area," she said.