A gas leak started in the Kloosterstraat in Oosterhout on Wednesday. Several houses were evacuated. The leak started after a main pipe was hit during excavation work.
According to the Safety Region, the gas leak caused a ‘significant outflow of gas’ in a number of homes. Residents are taken care of elsewhere.
Recovery may take some time
The area has been cordoned off and the ambulance and fire brigade are present. Ambulance staff rescued an elderly lady from her home who was unable to walk. As far as is known, there are no injuries.
Enexis is also present and is drawing up an action plan. “Recovery may take some time,” said the Security Region.