Leicester Square gas leak: Hundreds evacuated

Leicester Square gas leak: Hundreds evacuated from busy shops, offices and hotel

The Daily Mirror says A gas leak in Leicester Square has sparked the evacuation of around 200 people from nearby shops, offices and a hotel.

Police asked staff in businesses surrounding the square to leave the area before putting a 50-metre cordon in place.

London Fire Brigade confirmed that gas engineers are now in the square trying to repair the leak.

The popular Youtuber Sqaishey described how they were evacuated from a Premier Inn hotel in their pyjama bottoms.

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