A retail/office building in the east end of Mississauga near Toronto Pearson Airport has been evacuated after a gas leak late Monday afternoon, police say.

Peel Regional Police said shortly before 5 p.m. that there’s an “active gas leak” outside a retail/office building in the area of Dixie Road and Matheson Boulevard, a short distance south of Highway 401.

No injuries have been reported, police said, adding the building has been evacuated.

Various first responders are on the scene, according to police, who added the “dangerous condition” was reported shortly before 4 p.m.

Police urge people to avoid the area.

Maps show general area of gas leak in Mississauga late Monday afternoon.


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