A 'chemical incident' which sparked a huge emergency service response in Rochdale involved a container of acid being 'punctured by a forklift truck' it has been confirmed.
Fire crews, paramedics and police all raced to the scene following what was initially only referred to as a 'chemical incident' at a commercial premises on Mellor Street in the Spotland area of the town on Wednesday evening.
The road was closed with nearby residents advised to close their doors and windows. The Manchester Evening News has now been told crews were responding to reports of large spillage of acid.
