Residents return home after gas leak in Taupo

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Residents can now return home after a gas leak caused evacuations in Richmond Heights, Taupo today.

Police said cordons were put in place on Kensington Place this afternoon. Some homes were evacuated and other residents were advised not to light any fires downwind of the incident.

Vector staff have cut off the gas supply to the location and residents are able to return home while service is restored.