Gas leak forces evacuations in Old Montreal

Firefighters evacuated parts of Old Montreal Friday morning after a gas leak near Bonsecours and Notre-Dame Streets.

A gas leak in Old Montreal forced the evacuation of residents and businesses Friday morning around the intersection of Bonsecours and Saint-Paul Streets.

A spokesperson for the Montreal fire department (SIM) said more than 40 firefighters were called to the scene.

The intervention began at 7:43 a.m. and was still underway as of noon.

The SIM said the evacuations were precautionary.

Power was cut in the area from McGill Street to Berri Street and from De la Commune Street to Notre-Dame Street.

Montreal police (SPVM) are assisting with traffic control.