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Ruptured gas line causes temporary evacuation in Port Elgin

A handful of homes in Saugeen Shores had to be temporarily evacuated this morning due to a ruptured gas line.

Saugeen Shores police said the incident occurred along Elgin Street in Port Elgin, noting construction crews were working in the area and hit a gas line.

Union Gas was quickly on scene and residents were able to return to their homes within the hour.

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