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Gas leak diverts marathon route Gas leak diverts marathon route
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The London Marathon has had to be rerouted 200m after a gas leak near Canary Wharf.The London Marathon has had to be rerouted 200m after a gas leak near Canary Wharf.
The leak in south-east London is said to be serious enough to force the change for remaining runners.The leak in south-east London is said to be serious enough to force the change for remaining runners.
More soon. London Fire Brigade said it was called at 0950 BST to The Highway near Wapping. Part of the road remains closed as Transco investigates.
The marathon began about 0830 BST from Blackheath in south-east London and finishes on The Mall, central London.