France: Officials close the RN12 road in Mayenne, May 4

Event

Officials are responding to a gas leak in the town of Mayenne on May 4. Authorities have closed a part of the RN12 road between the Francais Libres and Deportes roundabouts. Officials have also evacuated some residents from the area. It is not clear how long the response operation will take.

Emergency responders are likely to remain in the area until the gas leak is contained. Further disruptions to road travel and evacuations could occur in response to official assessments of the threat.

Advice

Exercise caution in the area. Consider alternative road routes to bypass central Mayenne. Heed the directives of local officials.