Thirty homes were evacuated due to a gas leak in a Nottinghamshire town. Emergency services were called to Northern Road in Newark on Thursday afternoon (February 16).
Four fire engines, as well as the fire service's Environmental Protection Unit, were at the scene of the incident which was reported between Lincoln Bridge Road and Beacon Hill Road. Nottinghamshire Police said 30 homes in Stanley Street were evacuated and a number of businesses have been closed.
"30 homes evacuated. Police are working with the Fire Service following a gas leak on Northern Road in Newark," said a spokesperson. The force said the leak was fixed at around 2.30pm and that residents were allowed to return to their homes.
