Residents have been evacuated after a gas mains leak in Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, the fire service has said.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Tevery Close at 08:57 BST on Friday.
“We understand a gas main has burst and residents in the nearby area are being evacuated, as a precaution, whilst this is dealt with,” the fire service said in a social media post.
Tevery Close and Copeland Avenue are closed while the burst gas main is dealt with and people have been asked to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for the fire service said five fire engines were called to the scene, including two from Derbyshire.
Nottinghamshire Police was also called to the scene to assist the fire service.
BBC / Titilayo Kupoliyi
