Two Dublin schools evacuated following major gas leak

Eva Osborne

Two Dublin schools have been evacuated following a major gas leak.

Dublin Fire Brigade said it is working with Gas Networks Ireland after a gas main was struck near Esker Drive in Lucan.

Scoil Áine Naofa and St Thomas' safely self-evacuated on Monday morning and the situation was made safe at 9:58am.

Traffic restrictions remain in place.

Gas Networks Ireland said: “At 9:14am today, October 7th, Gas Networks Ireland responded immediately to a report of third-party damage to a gas pipeline in Lucan, Co. Dublin.

"Gas Networks Ireland staff arrived on site at 9:28am and the situation was made safe at 9:58am.”

We're currently working with @GasNetIrl after a gas main was struck near Esker Drive off the R120.

Traffic restrictions in place, avoid if possible. One fire engine remains on scene.@DCCTraffic @LiveDrive #Lucan pic.twitter.com/xgMGNnG6cc

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 7, 2024