Houses evacuated after digger cuts gas main near Queenstown

Houses are being evacuated near Queenstown after a digger ruptured a gas main.

A St John Ambulance spokeswoman said one person was assessed at the scene on Cherry Blossom Ave, in Frankton, but did not need to be taken to hospital.

A police spokesman said they were called at 9.30am. They were helping with a roadblock. Photo / James Allan

A man at the scene said police were evacuating houses around a 300 metre perimeter.

"It's maybe 50 houses ... they're knocking on doors."

Other people had been told to stay inside.

A man at the scene said police were evacuating houses around a 300 metre perimeter. Photo / James Allan

A large cloud of grey-white gas is visible near a house.

Firefighters in protective breathing gear can be seen hauling heavy duty hoses.

At least two fire trucks have responded as well as several police units.

A police spokesman said they were called at 9.30am. They were helping with a roadblock.