Early morning commuters heading to the area around Santiago Bernabeu and up to the Chamartin office district were delayed and diverted due to a large gas leak around. Real Madridthe stage of.
Work is underway around the Bernabeu as part of stadium renovations, which have extended into plans to expand the metro station that serves the stadium, and controversial parking project underground next to the Bernabeu.
The latter is believed to be the subject of the work that arrested the public in Madrid this morning, after a machine penetrated a gas pipe, causing a major leak, as per Telemadrid. A strong smell of gas filled the air around the stadium.
Traffic and public transport around the Santiago Bernabeu were stopped due to a large gas leak. #RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/qaCPVMpds0
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Traffic was stopped along the Paseo de Castellana, while metro trains passed from the Bernabeu stop on the street. Emergency services and the fire brigade are in attendance to monitor the situation, but so far they have left things to the construction company to reinforce the pit.
