Derby evacuation live with school in lockdown over 'hazardous chemicals'

NewsUK NewsDerbyLIVEUpdated just nowDerby evacuation live with school in lockdown over 'hazardous chemicals'Homes and businesses have been evacuated and roads taped off near Derby city centre after 'potentially hazardous' chemicals were discovered at a business near Derby Railway StationPolice were called to a report of chemicals at a business in Midland Road(Image: Derbyshire Live)CommentsNewsOscar Fisher and Eliana Nunes News ReporterA number of homes and businesses have been evacuated following the discovery of "potentially hazardous" chemicals.Officers were called to a report of chemicals at a business premises in Midland Road, near Derby Railway Station, at around 10.30am on Tuesday. The substances were found during routine work at a business in the area and there are no criminal matters in relation to them, Derbyshire Police said.A 100m cordon is in place and a number of properties are being evacuated following the discovery and seven roads have been closed by police. "This is a precautionary measure whilst emergency services respond to the incident," a spokesperson for the force said.‌ New UpdatesKey EventsMap shows location of incidentView PostToday13:58 BSTMap shows location of incidentA map shows the location of Midland Road, where police are responding to a report of "potentially hazardous" chemicals found at a business premises.CommentsEliana NunesToday13:52 BSTFire service statementA spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are supporting Derbyshire Constabulary in the response to this incident. Road closures are in place so please avoid the area and find alternative routes."CommentsEliana NunesToday13:48 BSTPolice are working with the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal TeamDerbyshire Police says it is working with the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, Derby City Council, East Midlands Ambulance Service and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service as part of its...