A gas leak at the Sydney Opera House has forced the evacuation of nearly 500 people from the area.
According to reports, an excavator hit a gas line causing a leak.
Firefighters in protective gear is monitoring the gas levels and cleaning up the line.
Arthur Stevens has more details:

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