Homes evacuated in Shrewsbury after car crash causes gas leak
UKPulse Local Desk
A number of homes in Shrewsbury were evacuated on Saturday after a car crashed into a house, leading to a gas leak. Emergency services attended the scene on Upper Road.
- Homes on Upper Road in Shrewsbury were evacuated on Saturday following a car crash into a house.
- The incident, which occurred around 13:38 GMT, caused a gas leak.
- A refuge area was set up at Meole Brace Bowling Club for evacuated residents.
A number of homes in Shrewsbury were evacuated on Saturday after a car crashed into the back of a house on Upper Road, causing a gas leak. West Mercia Police were called to the property at about 13:38 GMT.
A cordon was put in place, and Hereford Road was closed to allow emergency services to work. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene.
A refuge area was established at Meole Brace Bowling Club for those temporarily evacuated. Residents reported that the cordon had been removed and the fire service had left by 16:00 GMT.
What this means for you: If you were among those temporarily evacuated, a refuge area was established at Meole Brace Bowling Club.