The Montreal fire department was called to repair several gas leaks near Sherbrooke Street and Saint-Laurent Boulevard Thursday afternoon, causing road closures and heavy traffic. The Montreal fire department was notified at 3:35 p.m. of a suspicious smell, prompting an investigation. The fire department told CTV News that it implemented its safety measures and there was no danger to the public. It shut off electricity in the surrounding area as a precautionary measure while work to repair the leaks was underway. Montreal police (SPVM) was on the scene to assist with traffic flow. Sherbrooke Street was closed between Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Saint-Urbain Street, while Clarke Street was closed between Prince-Arthur Street Ouest and Sherbrooke Street.
