Around 50 Jersey homes evacuated as engineers respond to a suspected gas leak

Island Energy say evacuations are a precaution while engineers undertake testing and repairs. Credit: ITV Channel

Jersey residents have been evacuated from their homes after concerns were raised over a possible gas leak.

Around 50 homes have been evacuated from the Le Clos Mourant area.

Island Energy say that this is a precaution while engineers undertake testing and repairs - emergency services are in attendance.

Andium Homes has confirmed that the building has no gas supply, but there are old gas pipes under the nearby roads.

Island Energy have now begun drilling into the road.

Andium Homes added that they were made aware of the issue this afternoon at around 3:30pm to 4:00pm.

Island Energy are now drilling into the road nearby the homes. Credit: ITV Channel

Residents have been evacuated to the Good Companions Club and the Parish Hall is also on standby to take in more residents if needed.

One resident told ITV News: “We’ve not seen anyone from Andium since we arrived at the Good companions club.

"After Haut du Mont, this has made me really nervous.

"We didn’t even know there was gas in the road outside our homes. We need reassurance right now, and the only person telling us what’s happening up there is you.”

An Island Energy spokesperson said: "Islanders may be aware that our gas engineers have been called to Le Clos Mourant in St Clements, following a publicly reported smell of gas.

"Island Energy has a very strict policy and procedure in the event of a gas escape, and when we are called to attend, we use highly sensitive gas detection equipment, and follow a thorough process checking and monitoring the inside and outside of properties within the vicinity.

"Our engineers are currently on-site and working to locate and repair the gas escape.

"The evacuation of homes and properties in the vicinity is precautionary, and again is best practice in these situations.

"We would like to thank the residents of the area for their understanding and cooperation and reassure them we are doing everything possible to get them back into their homes as quickly as possible."

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