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Tests Find No Gas Leak After 'Eggy' Smell Triggers Tesco Evacuation in Bethesda

Safety checks by the regional gas network found no leak, leading to the shop reopening after a precautionary closure.

Overview

  • Wales & West Utilities attended Bethesda High Street on Sunday evening and returned Monday to run further tests.
  • Engineers said checks at the site and nearby areas found no evidence of gas or a leak, describing the odour as an 'eggy' smell.
  • Tesco Express staff left the store as a precaution before engineers arrived, and the shop reopened after investigations concluded.
  • Residents, including Grace Scott, reported a strong smell along the high street and contacted the emergency gas line.
  • An unrelated accident investigation kept the A5 High Street closed earlier on Sunday, contributing to local disruption.