Dozens of people have reported a mystery "smell of gas" along the North East coast.
Residents in Whitley Bay , Cullercoats and North Shields said there was a strong smell of gas in the area on Thursday morning and many reported it to the authorities.
One mum, of Monkseaton , said: "There was just a really strong smell of gas. We were worried there may be a leak in the area and we called the emergency gas line.
"They said lots of other people had called in too, from other parts of North Tyneside and even South Shields.
"It's just really strange. I've no idea what it could be or how people much further away from me have also smelled it."
At this stage, it is unclear where the odour was coming from.
Northern Gas Networks has confirmed it was not related to their network.
Ian Waddle, head of customer operations support, said: " Northern Gas Networks has received a high volume of calls this morning relating to a strong smell of gas between the Tyne and the Wear, all of which we are attending.
"We do not believe the smell to be gas network related.
"If anyone smells gas they should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999."
Meanwhile, North Tyneside Council says it has not had any reports of this nature and is not aware of any issues.
The Environment Agency also says it has not received any calls about this and is not investigating the matter.
