Exclusion zone lifted after major gas leak in Cumbernauld repaired

An exclusion zone in Cumbernauld has been lifted after a major gas leak was repaired.

Earlier gas distribution company SGN closed the town's Lye Brae and asked people in the exclusion zone not to set off fireworks for safety reasons.

In an update on their website at 19:30, SGN said "substantial progress" had been made.

"We've stopped the major leak and the exclusion zone has been lifted," they added.

They added that there were still some essential works to be carried out over the next week and road closures will need to remain in place.

SGN's map of the affected area

SGN said if anyone smells has or has safety concerns they should call the National Gas Emergency Number on 0800 111 999.