Evacuation at Brisbane hospital after suspected gas leak

Patients at a Brisbane hospital have been evacuated after a suspected gas leak.

Queensland Fire was called to the Wesley Hospital on Coronation Drive in Auchenflower on Tuesday morning.

A spokesperson said seven crews remained on the scene by about 10.30am, including the scientific unit that deals with hazardous materials.

They confirmed an evacuation had taken place.

UnitingCare Queensland, which runs the hospital, said it would provide information on the incident later in the day.

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