Evacuation order lifted in Dartmouth area as crews contain gas leak

An evacuation order in Dartmouth has been lifted after crews contained a natural gas leak on Tuesday.

Halifax Regional Police said the leak was reported at roughly 1:30 p.m. in the area of Pinecrest Drive and Jackson Road in Dartmouth.

This prompted an evacuation order for the area of Leaman Drive, west to Pinecrest Drive and Albro Lake Road, north to Crystal Drive.

The province put out an emergency alert, saying four Halifax Transit buses were headed to the area to provide temporary shelter for people who had to evacuate.

Nova Scotia Power also cut electricity to the surrounding area as a precaution while crews continued their work.

At roughly 4:30 p.m., HRFE confirmed the gas leak was contained and the evacuation order was lifted shortly afterward.

HRM said emergency crews remained on scene afterwards to monitor air quality and ensure it was safe for residents to return.