Watch: Derry Collon Lane road has now reopened following gas leak in St Patrick's Primary School
Road users are advised that the Collon Lane area of Derry has now fully re-opened to traffic, following a gas leak in the area on Wednesday, October 16.
Earlier today, the Racecourse Road was closed at its junctions with the Buncrana Road and Carnhill.
Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were at the scene.
Police previously urged everyone to ‘please avoid the area’.
A spokesperson for St Patrick’s PS, said: “We can confirm that an incident took place at St Patrick’s PS this afternoon after a gas leak was reported. Staff and pupils were evacuated on advice from the NIFRS.
"EA’s emergency planning team and maintenance staff were deployed to the site and emergency services were at the scene. Firmus Gas has isolated the supply to the building and carried out gas safety checks of the school building and grounds.”
Continuing they said: “It is expected that the school supply will be reconnected by 5pm this evening October 16 and normal school operation will resume tomorrow October 17.
“The health and safety of pupils and staff remains our number one priority.”