Gas leak in Sarnia cleared
At approximately 9:00 p.m., emergency services responded to a leak in Shepherd Street and Confederation Street. Confederation Street between Russell Street South and Savoy Street was closed.
The affected area was evacuated as Enbridge worked to resolve the issue.
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