Gas Leak Incident in Szentendre Leads to Evacuation Measures
Accidental Gas Leak Forces Local Residents to Evacuate Area
On February 14, 2025, a gas leak occurred in Szentendre, Hungary, following an accidental severing of a gas pipeline by construction machinery on Ady Endre Road, near the 11th main road and close to Papsziget.
The Hungarian Disaster Management Authority announced the incident shortly after 11:15 AM, stating that a response team of professional firefighters had been dispatched to manage the situation.
A 150-meter radius around the leak has been cordoned off, and local residents, as well as construction workers in the vicinity, were escorted out of the area by police officers.
The incident has also impacted local traffic.
According to Útinform, significant congestion was reported on the main road, with delays extending over two kilometers towards Budapest.
The official Facebook page of Szentendre provided updates on the situation, including video coverage of the emergency response.
This incident follows the recent installation of a 'honorary-fare' speed camera system in the city.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation to ensure public safety and facilitate the resolution of the gas leak.
The Hungarian Disaster Management Authority announced the incident shortly after 11:15 AM, stating that a response team of professional firefighters had been dispatched to manage the situation.
A 150-meter radius around the leak has been cordoned off, and local residents, as well as construction workers in the vicinity, were escorted out of the area by police officers.
The incident has also impacted local traffic.
According to Útinform, significant congestion was reported on the main road, with delays extending over two kilometers towards Budapest.
The official Facebook page of Szentendre provided updates on the situation, including video coverage of the emergency response.
This incident follows the recent installation of a 'honorary-fare' speed camera system in the city.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation to ensure public safety and facilitate the resolution of the gas leak.
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