Gas spill emergency in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE — The Town of Kingsville declared a partial state of emergency on Monday after a gasoline leak and spill occurred Sunday at the gas station on County Rd. 20 and the Arner Townline.

“While this emergency response area encompasses areas in both Kingsville and Essex, the effort to protect residents and property is not limited in the scope of our emergency responders,” said Kingsville Mayor, Nelson Santos. “The safety of the public is our top priority and emergency services personnel are working around the clock to bring this urgent situation to swift resolution.”

The Kingsville Fire Department has been on scene since early Sunday morning, along with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Windsor Fire and Rescue Service HAZMAT team. Residents within the identified hazard zone were evacuated, roads closed and traffic diverted from the affected area.

Roads remain closed until further notice and the public is asked to avoid the area and find an alternate route.