Stapleford 'explosion' live: Gas main BURSTS in road as homes evacuated amid warnings

NewsUK NewsLIVEUpdated 2 mins agoStapleford 'explosion' live: Gas main BURSTS in road as homes evacuated amid warningsA gas main has burst with reports of an explosion in Tevery Close, Stapleford, this morning with emergency services at the scene and local residents evacuatedPeople have been evacuated in Tevery Close following a burst gas main(Image: Google Maps )NewsTim Hanlon News ReporterLocals have been evacuated from their homes in a Nottinghamshire town after an "explosion" following a gas main bursting.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it had four crews at Tevery Close in Stapleford on Friday morning with the road along with Copeland Avenue closed off and people are urged to avoid the area.A statement from the fire service said: "We've currently got fire engines from Stapleford Fire Station, Stockhill Fire Station and colleagues from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service at an incident on Tevery Close, Stapleford. "We understand a gas main has burst and residents in the nearby area are being evacuated, as a precaution, whilst this is dealt with. Please avoid the area until this is resolved!" New UpdatesKey EventsStatement from fire service after gas main burstsView PostToday10:21 BSTRoads closed due to 'ongoing incident' says fire serviceStapleford Fire Station says four crews and an environmental protection unit were dealing with the incident."Roads closed due to an on-going incident. Please avoid the area if you can," the statement reads."If you live in this area, please follow the advice of firefighters or police officers on scene. We currently have four fire crews and an environmental protection unit in attendance. Thank you."Tim HanlonToday10:13 BSTPeople told to avoid the area as fire crews deal with burst gas mainPeople are being urged to follow the advice of emergency services and avoid the area after a burst gas main.Stapleford Fire Station said: "Roads closed due to a...