FIREFIGHTERS are currently investigating a possible gas leak at Swanson Plaza, Swanson Court, Belconnen.
Approximately 20 people have been evacuated as a precaution whilst ACT Fire & Rescue carry out investigations.
ACT Ambulance Service intensive care paramedics are also on scene and have assessed five people.
Update to follow.
3:34 PM
Correction – Four patients were assessed by the ACT Ambulance Service and not five. No-one was taken to hospital.
ACT Fire & Rescue has given the all-clear and have departed the scene.
No source was found that produced the odour.
3:54 PM
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