Displaced islanders have been told they can return home after a gas leak on Le Geyt Road.

The residents who spent the night in a hotel can go back to their homes, following the repair of the gas mains outside their flats.

An update from the government, Island Energy and the emergency services says the area is safe and engineers will continue monitoring the site over the next couple of days.

"Island Energy has confirmed that the mains gas leak, in the road close to the Le Geyt flats, has been located and repaired.

"There are zero gas readings in any of the properties and the emergency services have been stood down.

"Island Energy’s Network Manager has confirmed with emergency services that it is safe to reoccupy and Andium has informed residents that they are now able to go home."

Police activity on Springfield Road, leading to a footpath to Le Geyt Estate.

Le Geyt Road remains closed to traffic due to gas engineers' excavations, but residents are allowed to exit the estate by the St Saviour's Road entrance.

The government says it wants to thank the police and Honorary officers who secured the site and homes whilst they were ventilated.

"Once again, we would like to thank those residents affected for their patience and cooperation."

Island Energy says following the completion of the required checks this morning residents may now safely return to their homes.

"We would like to thank the residents of the area, particularly those that stayed in alternative accommodation overnight, for their help and co-operation while we followed our process and procedure for managing a gas escape. We would also like to thank the emergency services for their support.

"Island Energy responds to all reports of potential gas escapes and operates a 24-hour emergency line on 01534 755555 for members of the public to report any smell of gas or suspected gas escape."

'No smoking' sign, next to a dug-up road on Le Geyt Estate.

It follows activity from the police and Jersey Fire & Rescue in the afternoon, which prompted 21 homes to be evacuated and part of Springfield  Road to be closed.

Islanders were told to avoid the area as red tape was put up to close off Le Geyt Estate.

READ: 21 homes evacuated at Le Geyt after another suspected gas leak

An Island Energy spokesperson says its team follows a 'very strict' policy and procedure in the event of a gas escape.

"When called to attend, [we] use highly sensitive gas detection equipment, and follow a thorough investigation process on all callouts.

"The evacuation of homes and properties in the vicinity, in this case around 20 flats, is precautionary, and again is best practice in these situations."

Le Geyt Estate

If you smell gas or suspect a gas escape:

• Call Island Energy immediately on 01534 755555, ideally, leave the property to call,
• Open doors and windows to ventilate,
• Turn off gas appliances and, if possible, switch off the gas supply at the emergency control valve. This should be next to your gas meter or on the gas cylinder,
• Extinguish all naked flames and cigarettes,
• Do not use any electrical appliances or turn electrical switches on OR off,
• Do not use the doorbell,
• Do not message Island Energy via their website or e-mail about an emergency. Call immediately on 01534 755555.