By Casey Neill
A two-car collision in Keysborough caused a gas leak that closed several streets.
Police said the contact between the vehicles was minor but one mounted the kerb and struck a gas meter on Chandler Road about 5.50pm on Wednesday 31 May.
Police and CFA crews diverted traffic from the area while it was repaired.
A CFA spokeswoman said four trucks attended the scene, two from Dandenong and two from Noble Park.
“There was a large amount of gas leaking,” she said.
“It was under control by about 6.15pm.
“The gas company was on scene shortly after that.”
The CFA issued an advice message regarding the incident at 7.17pm.
“There is a hazardous gas that is being released at intersection of Chandler Road and Parkmore Road,” it read.
“There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.”
It advised people in the area to close windows and doors and turn off heating and cooling, and that Chandler and Parkmore roads were closed.
An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said paramedics assessed two people at the scene but no one was taken to hospital.
