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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Helena Vesty

Police close roads after reports of gas leak in residential area

Police, firefighters and paramedics have rushed to reports of a gas leak in a residential area.

The fire service called police officers to help with closing streets around Littleton Road in Salford after calls about a gas leak.

Emergency services arrived at the scene at around 4.25pm on Wednesday and sealed off the area while investigations took place.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 4.25pm on Wednesday 15 July 2020, police were called by the fire service responding to reports of a gas leak on Littleton Road, Salford.

Police closed off the roads (ABNM Photography)

"Officers attended to assist with road closures."

Paramedics were sent alongside North West Ambulance Service's hazardous area team.

They attended a property in Littleton Road but did not treat anyone at the scene.

Ambulances left the road at around 5pm. The cordons have now been removed allowing traffic to go freely.

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