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Canvey Waterside leisure centre evacuated due to gas smell

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By Peter Spriggs Trainee Reporter
Warning - Residents have been urged to avoid the area with emergency services at the site <i>(Image: Newsquest/Canva)</i>
Warning - Residents have been urged to avoid the area with emergency services at the site (Image: Newsquest/Canva)
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A CANVEY leisure centre has been evacuated this afternoon due to a "smell of gas", with Castle Point Council warning residents to avoid the area.

The Waterside Farm Leisure Centre on Somnes Avenue on Canvey has been evacuated as a "precaution", with emergency services currently on the scene.

The council confirmed an investigation is underway and issued a plea to residents to steer clear of the popular leisure centre until "further notice".

Emergency services have been contacted for comment.

A spokesperson for Castle Point council said: "We have evacuated Waterside Farm Leisure Centre as a precaution due to reports of a smell of gas.

"We are currently working with the emergency services to investigate the issue.

"Please do not attend the site until further notice. We will update residents when more information is available."

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