Homes evacuated near Michael Garron Hospital after 'significant' gas leak at emergency entrance

The natural gas line was ruptured by construction crews working outside the hospital, located in the area of Coxwell and Mortimer avenues, at around 9:30 a.m., Toronto Fire told CP24.

The gas line that was struck is approximately five to six-feet deep, Toronto Fire said, and emergency crews are currently waiting for Enbridge to cap the leak. As a precaution, a large perimeter has been set up around the hospital and police said drivers and pedestrians should avoid the area. Toronto Fire said that there is no indication that the east-end hospital will be evacuated but patients are being redirected away from the hospital's emergency room.

The TDSB says students and staff at nearby schools, including RH McGregor Elementary School, are being asked to shelter in place. The East York Civic Centre has also been evacuated.- RH McGregor Elementary School sheltered in place

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