Homes and businesses evacuated after gas leak

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The Gortin Road has been closed at its junction with the Killybrack Road.

The council have told local representatives a digger hit a mains gas pipe at the junction of Gortin Road and Strathroy Road.

A 100-metre evacuation zone is in place there is a large police and fire service presence in the area.

Residents in the area who have not had to leave their homes are being advised to keep windows and doors closed.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has opened Omagh Leisure Complex as an emergency support centre.

Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan said: "I really want to commend the emergency services for the work that they've done ensuring the safety of local people here.

"It's important they make the place safe before the road is reopened."

SDLP representative Bernard McGrath said that with the strong winds today he detected the smell from about a mile away while driving into the town centre.

He is encouraging people to "stay away from the area, stay inside, close the doors and windows".

"Everything seems to be under control, the right people are here." he added.