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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. |
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. |