Gas main ruptured in Glenholme, Rotorua

Fire crews are dealing with a reported gas leak on the corner of Fenton and Sophia Sts in Rotorua.

A gas main was ruptured in the Rotorua suburb of Glenholme this morning.

Rotorua Fire Brigade senior station officer Colin Rolfe said crews were called to the corner of Fenton and Sophia Sts shortly before 8am to block off nearby streets until a gas company turns off the mains.

Police are helping fire crews after reports of a strong smell of gas.

A police media spokeswoman said there was talk of a strong smell of gas and police were helping with traffic.